Durham Intermediate School in Durham, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Durham Intermediate School is a rural public school in Durham, California that is part of Durham Unified School District. It serves 224 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.7:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

224 Students

12 Teachers

9416 Putney Dr

Durham, CA 95938 View local requests

http://www.durhamunified.org

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Durham Intermediate School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Eads

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Ms. Schnitzius

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Durham Intermediate School Demographics

37%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

22%

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.

Durham Intermediate School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 1, 2026

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