Hedgesville Middle School in Hedgesville, West Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hedgesville Middle School is a suburban public school in Hedgesville, West Virginia that is part of Berkeley County School District. It serves 776 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.2:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

776 Students

45 Teachers

334 School House Dr

Hedgesville, WV 25427 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

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Hedgesville Middle School Demographics

41%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

14%

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.

Hedgesville Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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