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International Studies Learning Center - Middle School
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About this school
International Studies Learning Center - Middle School is
a public school
in South Gate, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
Its teachers have had 26 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades Not specified
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5220 Tweedy Blvd.Contact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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International Studies Learning Center - Middle School Demographics
76%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
77%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
International Studies Learning Center - Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 16, 2026
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International Studies Learning Center - Middle School
$17,921
raised using DonorsChoose
26
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
142
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
12
projects for
technology
6
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
International Studies Learning Center - Middle School has received support from
113 individuals from California and
29 individuals out-of-state.
