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Fort Belvoir Upper School

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About this school

Fort Belvoir Upper School is a suburban public school in Fort Belvoir, Virginia that is part of Fairfax County Public Schools. It serves 654 students in grades 3 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.7:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 3 - 6

654 Students

35 Teachers

5970 Meeres Rd

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 View local requests

https://fortbelvoirupperes.fcps.edu/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Fort Belvoir Upper School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Deysher

Mrs. DiStefano

Ms. Dobbertin

Mrs. Gentilini-Turman

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Fort Belvoir Upper School Demographics

29%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

39%

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.

Fort Belvoir Upper School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Fort Belvoir Upper School

$9,406

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

project for books

project for art supplies

Fort Belvoir Upper School has received support from 20 individuals from Virginia and 19 individuals out-of-state.

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Fort Belvoir Upper School

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