Robert F. Kennedy Charter Middle School in Albuquerque, New Mexico on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Robert F. Kennedy Charter Middle School is a public school in Albuquerque, New Mexico that is part of Albuquerque Public Schools. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

1021 Isleta Blvd SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105 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

Robert F. Kennedy Charter Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Arellano

Ms. Clara

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Robert F. Kennedy Charter Middle School Demographics

86%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

62%

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.

Robert F. Kennedy Charter Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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