Brentwood School of Enviromental Studies in Victorville, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Brentwood School of Enviromental Studies is a suburban public school in Victorville, California that is part of Victor Elementary School District. It serves 788 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.3:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

788 Students

37 Teachers

13962 Hook Blvd

Victorville, CA 92395 View local requests

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Brentwood School of Enviromental Studies Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Ms. Gurzenda

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Brentwood School of Enviromental Studies Demographics

90%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

91%

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.

Brentwood School of Enviromental Studies Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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