Gladstone Middle School in Covina, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Gladstone Middle School is a suburban public school in Covina, California that is part of Azusa Unified School District. It serves 285 students in grades 7 - 9 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.6:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 7 - 9

285 Students

27 Teachers

1340 N Enid Ave

Covina, CA 91722 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

Gladstone Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Guirino

Ms. Mangold

Mrs. Olivar Garrard

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Gladstone Middle School Demographics

90%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

92%

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.

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

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