Berkeley Middle School in Williamsburg, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Berkeley Middle School is a suburban public school in Williamsburg, Virginia that is part of Williamsburg-james City Co SD. It serves 647 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.1:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

647 Students

64 Teachers

1118 Ironbound Rd

Williamsburg, VA 23188 View local requests

http://wjccschools.org/bms/

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Berkeley Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Berkeley Middle School Demographics

64%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

39%

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.

Berkeley Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 9, 2026

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