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Martinez Early Learning Center

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Martinez Early Learning Center is a public school in Houston, Texas that is part of Alief Independent School District. Its teachers have had 41 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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10807 Boone Loop Rd

Houston, TX 77099 View local requests

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Martinez Early Learning Center Demographics

91%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

80%

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.

Martinez Early Learning Center Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 14, 2025

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Martinez Early Learning Center

$17,948

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

188

donors

projects for basic supplies

project for technology

project for books

projects for art supplies

Martinez Early Learning Center has received support from 124 individuals from Texas and 64 individuals out-of-state.

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