D Russell Parks Junior High School in Fullerton, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

D Russell Parks Junior High School is a suburban public school in Fullerton, California that is part of Fullerton School District. It serves 771 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.8:1. Its teachers have had 44 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 7 - 8

771 Students

39 Teachers

1710 Rosecrans Ave

Fullerton, CA 92833 View local requests

http://www.fullertonsd.org/parks/

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D Russell Parks Junior High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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D Russell Parks Junior High School Demographics

43%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

77%

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.

D Russell Parks Junior High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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