Chilton Middle School in Chilton, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Chilton Middle School is a rural public school in Chilton, Wisconsin that is part of Chilton Public Schools. It serves 309 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 5 - 8

309 Students

26 Teachers

421 Court St

Chilton, WI 53014 View local requests

http://www.chilton.k12.wi.us

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Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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

Chilton Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Salzsieder

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Chilton Middle School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

17%

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.

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

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