Frances Mack Intermediate School in Gaston, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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Frances Mack Intermediate School is a suburban public school in Gaston, South Carolina that is part of Lexington County School District 4. It serves 513 students in grades 5 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.5:1. Its teachers have had 51 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 5 - 6

513 Students

33 Teachers

161 Gaston St

Gaston, SC 29053 View local requests

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Frances Mack Intermediate School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

47%

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.

Frances Mack Intermediate School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 19, 2026

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