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About this school
Anson Middle School is
a rural public school
in Anson, Texas that is part of Anson Independent School District.
It serves 158 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.9:1.
Its teachers have had 45 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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51%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Anson Middle School
$29,014
raised using DonorsChoose
45
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
50
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
4
projects for
books
Anson Middle School has received support from
22 individuals from Texas and
28 individuals out-of-state.
