Sal Castro Middle School in Los Angeles, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sal Castro Middle School is an urban public school in Los Angeles, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District. It serves 311 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.3:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

311 Students

18 Teachers

1575 W 2nd St

Los Angeles, CA 90026 View local requests

http://www.salcastroms.com

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Sal Castro Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Sal Castro Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

98%

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.

Sal Castro Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 20, 2026

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