Chaparral Middle School in Moorpark, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Chaparral Middle School is a suburban public school in Moorpark, California that is part of Moorpark Unified School District. It serves 523 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.8:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

523 Students

24 Teachers

280 Poindexter Ave

Moorpark, CA 93021 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Chaparral Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Barajas

Mrs. Cable

Mrs. Silver

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Chaparral Middle School Demographics

37%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

66%

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.

Chaparral Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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