Carquinez Middle School in Crockett, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Carquinez Middle School is a suburban public school in Crockett, California that is part of John Swett Unified School District. It serves 263 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.6:1. Its teachers have had 30 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

263 Students

18 Teachers

1099 Pomona St

Crockett, CA 94525 View local requests

http://www.jsusd.org

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Carquinez Middle School Demographics

74%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

75%

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.

Carquinez Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 18, 2026

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