{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences","outOfStateSupporters":12.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10491736,"projectId":10258420,"letterContent":"I want to start by saying how grateful I am for your generosity. The mission and goals of this project are truly coming to life. This year, I was able to create an even safer and more inviting space for my students to learn—a space where they feel comfortable, supported, and excited to come to school.\r\n\r\nCreating a Learning Center has helped my students feel a sense of pride in their learning and understand that needing support is a natural part of our academic journeys. I want my students to know that asking for help is something to be proud of, not something to hide.\r\n\r\nThanks to all of you, I now have a well-organized space that allows me to have a natural flow in my classroom. I have the supplies I need to support my students, and I am also able to share materials with my fellow colleagues. Items such as the laminator and markers are used regularly and can benefit students throughout our school.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have also been especially helpful. They allow me to provide students with less distraction when they need to focus or a break when the classroom becomes too loud. These materials may seem simple, but they make a meaningful difference in the way I support my students each day.\r\n\r\nEvery donation helped make this possible. I love teaching my students, and creating a Learning Center has allowed me to give them an even greater sense of respect, dignity, and belonging. That is something I strive for every day, and I am so grateful that your generosity helped bring this vision to life.\r\n\r\nI hope you know how special you are for supporting teachers and students. We are truly blessed to have people who care about education and believe in the importance of creating spaces where every child can learn and grow.\r\n\r\nMay you have a wonderful year filled with many blessings. A million thanks for everything you have made possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778518477146,"projectUrl":"project/learning-center/10258420/","projectTitle":"Learning Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10491736"},{"teacherId":3720257,"projectId":10262559,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom campaign! Your generosity has made a wonderful difference in our classroom and has helped make our lessons more engaging, meaningful, and enjoyable for my students.\r\n\r\nMy students have especially loved using the watercolor paints to create beautiful art projects. They were so excited to see their finished artwork displayed and used to decorate our music room. It was a great opportunity for them to be creative, take pride in their work, and see that their artwork can contribute to making our school a more welcoming and colorful place.\r\n\r\nThe monthly calendar has also been a very helpful addition to our classroom. Students enjoy being able to look at the calendar and see what is happening each month, which helps them understand upcoming events and important dates. It has become a useful tool for building their awareness of time and helping them feel prepared for what is coming up.\r\n\r\nThe class objectives on the magnet boards have also been especially helpful. Each week, students can clearly see what they are learning and what they are expected to know or be able to do. Having the objectives displayed in our classroom gives us a consistent way to talk about our learning goals and helps students take more ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and helping provide materials that make learning more engaging and meaningful. Your support gives my students opportunities to learn, create, and take pride in their classroom. I truly appreciate your generosity and everything you have done to support my students!\r\n\r\nBest,\r\nMs. McBean","fullyFundedDate":1778971194987,"projectUrl":"project/materials-to-help-my-students-be-success/10262559/","projectTitle":"Materials to Help My Students Be Successful!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McBean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3720257_orig.png?crop=668,668,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671829725542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3720257"},{"teacherId":8985382,"projectId":7235445,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support of my classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students received homework folders, pencils, erasers, and other important supplies they can use both at school and at home. Many of my students were so excited to receive materials that belonged just to them. Seeing their smiles and excitement reminded me how meaningful these everyday tools truly are for growing learners.\r\n\r\nThe homework folders have already helped my students stay more organized and responsible with their assignments. Students proudly take their folders home each day and return them ready to learn. The pencils and erasers have also given students the confidence to complete their work independently without worrying about not having the supplies they need. One special moment was hearing students say they were excited to do homework because they finally had their own materials to use at home.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping build positive learning habits, responsibility, and confidence in my classroom. These supplies are strengthening the connection between school and home while helping students feel prepared and successful every day. Thank you again for making such a positive impact on my students' education and for showing them that others care about their learning journey.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Ramirez","fullyFundedDate":1680788095435,"projectUrl":"project/homework-here-i-come-no-excuses/7235445/","projectTitle":"Homework, Here I Come, No Excuses!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8985382_orig.png?crop=1230,1230,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752941259882","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8985382"},{"teacherId":9065659,"projectId":9633632,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! Students were overjoyed to receive the new cozy and flexible reading spots and seats in the library.\r\n\r\nNow that the new rug and corner canopy is in the library, students love having a new place they can go to throughout the day. This new corner is used as a calming space for social-emotional regulation and a special reading spot to reward focused reading and responsible behavior in the library. This corner is used every day by students who treasure it!\r\n\r\nDuring storytime, our new flexible seating (floor cushions, wave seats and cube seat) has been wonderful for students who need to move their bodies to regulate and focus. And these flexible seats move with students into different parts of the library. These have been great options for students and incentivize students to stay on task.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, the library has become an even more cozy and welcoming place for students to read and learn in!","fullyFundedDate":1758834173729,"projectUrl":"project/a-welcoming-library-with-cozy-reading-co/9633632/","projectTitle":"A Welcoming Library with Cozy Reading Corners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alex Wilensky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9065659_orig.jpg?crop=2875,2875,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724945559134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9065659"},{"teacherId":9065659,"projectId":9632689,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the expansion of our library makerspace with additional materials. The students have been so excited to use the new things in our makerspace program!\r\n\r\nYour donation has supported expanded and hands-on learning with new STEM maker projects. So far, our students have designed and built name tags, elevators, turkey traps, tree sculptures, articulated hands, and sleds. Our lower grade students have been able to use the pipe cleaners and paint markers alongside sustainable materials to plan and create free choice projects such as balls, books, rainbows, monsters and pumpkins.\r\n\r\nStudents have also been coming to the library during their recess and lunch to continue to create. Your donation has supported a student crochet and weaving club that meets once a week. And students regularly visit the library to do mindful coloring and origami, available every day.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful that we can continue to engage students in developing motor, critical thinking, creative and innovation skills through hands-on projects. Thank you for allowing us this opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1756839791435,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-makerspace-for-creativity-and/9632689/","projectTitle":"A Library Makerspace for Creativity and Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alex Wilensky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9065659_orig.jpg?crop=2875,2875,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724945559134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9065659"},{"teacherId":3140903,"projectId":9475831,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom project! Your donations have already made an incredible difference for my 4th graders. Because of you, our learning space is more comfortable, welcoming, and responsive to each student's unique needs.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating options—wobble cushions, adjustable floor chairs, and soft rug—let my students choose the places where they learn best. Many of my students already gravitate toward quiet corners, spots under tables, or floor spaces with clipboards. Thanks to your kindness, they now have safe and purposeful options that help them focus, wiggle, and still learn. \r\n\r\nYour support has also brought us essential supplies... everything from binders and headphones to dry-erase pockets, clay, art tools, drawing paper, and organizational materials. These tools have helped us to build routines that support focus, encourage expression, and celebrate student growth every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom, for investing in our students, and for helping create a space where every child feels seen, supported, and excited to learn! Your generosity truly touches our hearts, and we are so appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1754256343282,"projectUrl":"project/create-an-inviting-environment-for-all-t/9475831/","projectTitle":"Create an Inviting Environment for All Types of Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3140903_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609027546927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3140903"},{"teacherId":9694344,"projectId":9411727,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our classroom rug. Your donations made it possible for our rug to be ready before school started. Having this centerpiece of our classroom has made our classroom a comfortable and welcoming space for my students. \r\n\r\nMy students love to work on the rug during independent work time. They are able to work comfortably, which helps increase their learning time and their stamina for focusing on a task. \r\n\r\nAs we continue to build our classroom community, the rug is the centerpiece for the class to come together to have discussions, to play, and to learn from each other.","fullyFundedDate":1753314794905,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-transformation/9411727/","projectTitle":"Classroom Transformation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tyler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9694344"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7240","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":228,"numTeachers":10,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"1 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"22.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.7,"schoolId":7240,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/mid-city-magnet-school/7240"}
Join the 138 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences is
an urban public school
in Los Angeles, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
It serves 228 students
in grades 1 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.8:1.
Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades 1 - 5
228 Students
10 Teachers
3100 W Adams BlvdContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
Share and help support Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences Demographics
93%
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
83%
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.
Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences
$13,657
raised using DonorsChoose
22
projects
funded
13
teachers
funded
138
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences has received support from
121 individuals from California and
17 individuals out-of-state.