Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Roanoke, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Woodrow Wilson Middle School is an urban public school in Roanoke, Virginia that is part of Roanoke City School District. It serves 608 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.0:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

608 Students

32 Teachers

1813 Carter Rd SW

Roanoke, VA 24015 View local requests

http://www.rcps.info

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Woodrow Wilson Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Walker

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Woodrow Wilson Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

54%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Woodrow Wilson Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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