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Bernice J Causey Middle School

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Bernice J Causey Middle School is a suburban public school in Mobile, Alabama that is part of Mobile County Public Schools. It serves 1,328 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.2:1. Its teachers have had 42 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

1,328 Students

69 Teachers

2205 McFarland Rd

Mobile, AL 36695 View local requests

http://causey.mcm.schoolinsites.com

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Bernice J Causey Middle School Demographics

53%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

41%

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.

Bernice J Causey Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Bernice J Causey Middle School

$33,898

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

117

donors

projects for technology

projects for books

project for art supplies

Bernice J Causey Middle School has received support from 81 individuals from Alabama and 36 individuals out-of-state.

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