Meyer Montessori in Tempe, Arizona on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Meyer Montessori is an urban public school in Tempe, Arizona that is part of Tempe Elementary School District 3. It serves 189 students in grades Pre-K - 5. Its teachers have had 49 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

189 Students

# of teachers unavailable

2615 S Dorsey Ln

Tempe, AZ 85282 View local requests

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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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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Meyer Montessori Demographics

15%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

35%

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.

Meyer Montessori Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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