Alondra Middle School in Paramount, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Alondra Middle School is a suburban public school in Paramount, California that is part of Paramount Unified School District. It serves 752 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.3:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

752 Students

41 Teachers

16200 Downey Ave

Paramount, CA 90723 View local requests

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Alondra Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Bravo-Rius

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Alondra Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

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.

Alondra Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 10, 2026

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