Natalie Lipman Middle School in Brisbane, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Natalie Lipman Middle School is a suburban public school in Brisbane, California that is part of Brisbane Elementary School District. It serves 162 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.0:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

162 Students

9 Teachers

1 Solano St

Brisbane, CA 94005 View local requests

http://www.brisbanesd.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Natalie Lipman Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Natalie Lipman Middle School Demographics

25%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

65%

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.

Natalie Lipman Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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