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About this school
David Millen Intermediate School is
a suburban public school
in Palmdale, California that is part of Palmdale School District.
It serves 1,006 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.4:1.
Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
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Grades 6 - 8
1,006 Students
45 Teachers
39221 22nd St WContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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David Millen Intermediate School
$6,796
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projects
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teachers
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donors
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projects for
technology
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art supplies
David Millen Intermediate School has received support from
21 individuals from California and
4 individuals out-of-state.
