Shea Middle School in Phoenix, Arizona on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Shea Middle School is an urban public school in Phoenix, Arizona that is part of Paradise Valley Unified School District. It serves 481 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.7:1. Its teachers have had 55 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 7 - 8

481 Students

41 Teachers

2728 E Shea Blvd

Phoenix, AZ 85028 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Shea Middle School Demographics

35%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

41%

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.

Shea Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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