Bonham Middle School in Temple, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Bonham Middle School is an urban public school in Temple, Texas that is part of Temple Independent School District. It serves 636 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

636 Students

46 Teachers

4600 Midway Dr

Temple, TX 76502 View local requests

http://www.tisd.org

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Bonham Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Mumphrey

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Mrs. Thomas

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Bonham Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

69%

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.

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

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