Toki Middle School in Madison, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Toki Middle School is an urban public school in Madison, Wisconsin that is part of Madison Metropolitan School District. It serves 538 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.4:1. Its teachers have had 60 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

538 Students

47 Teachers

5606 Russett Rd

Madison, WI 53711 View local requests

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

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Toki Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Toki Middle School Demographics

43%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

47%

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.

Toki Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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