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Henry Kirksey Middle School is
an urban public school
in Jackson, Mississippi that is part of Jackson Public School District.
It serves 236 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.7:1.
Its teachers have had 21 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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98%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Henry Kirksey Middle School
$15,465
raised using DonorsChoose
21
projects
funded
15
teachers
funded
56
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
9
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Henry Kirksey Middle School has received support from
32 individuals from Mississippi and
24 individuals out-of-state.
