Ignite Middle School in Dallas, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ignite Middle School is an urban public school in Dallas, Texas that is part of Dallas Independent School District. It serves 336 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

336 Students

# of teachers unavailable

2211 Caddo St

Dallas, TX 75204 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Ignite Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Anderson

Mr. Benagh

Ms. Darlynda Brightwell

Mrs. Misher

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Ignite Middle School Demographics

84%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

93%

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.

Ignite Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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