University Middle School in Memphis, Tennessee on DonorsChoose

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About this school

University Middle School is an urban public school in Memphis, Tennessee that is part of University Schools - Innovative School District. It serves 271 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

271 Students

# of teachers unavailable

330 Fogelman Dr

Memphis, TN 38111 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

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University Middle School Demographics

14%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

38%

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.

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

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