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About this school
PS138M @ PS189M is
a public school
in New York, New York that is part of Community School District 6.
Its teachers have had 50 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
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Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area
75%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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PS138M @ PS189M Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
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PS138M @ PS189M
$23,909
raised using DonorsChoose
50
projects
funded
21
teachers
funded
223
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
5
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
PS138M @ PS189M has received support from
138 individuals from New York and
85 individuals out-of-state.
