Pathways Towards Independence in Pharr, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Pathways Towards Independence is a public school in Pharr, Texas that is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Not specified

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325 W Jones Ave

Pharr, TX 78577 View local requests

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Pathways Towards Independence Demographics

94%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

92%

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.

Pathways Towards Independence Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 14, 2026

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