Castle Rock Middle School in Castle Rock, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Castle Rock Middle School is a suburban public school in Castle Rock, Washington that is part of Castle Rock School District 401. It serves 319 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.8:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

319 Students

17 Teachers

615 Front Ave SW

Castle Rock, WA 98611 View local requests

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Castle Rock Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Crowell

Mrs. Epperson

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Castle Rock Middle School Demographics

62%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Castle Rock Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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