T Benton Gayle Middle School in Fredericksburg, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

T Benton Gayle Middle School is a suburban public school in Fredericksburg, Virginia that is part of Stafford County School District. It serves 943 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.0:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

943 Students

59 Teachers

100 Panther Dr

Fredericksburg, VA 22406 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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T Benton Gayle Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Sekinger

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T Benton Gayle Middle School Demographics

40%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

44%

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.

T Benton Gayle Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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