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This is not only gonna make my classroom better, but it's going to make my students grow and become better students.\r\n My class is going to be more put together and feel like we're ready to learn because we have the material that we need to continue growing our learning. Thank you again for your support because without it I wouldn't be able to have it , please continue to help truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1779291799718,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-tune-out-distractions-and-turn-u/10063035/","projectTitle":"Help Us Tune Out Distractions and Turn Up Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8708690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706131905850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8708690"},{"teacherId":8546233,"projectId":6585735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my classroom!! The impact of these donations has set up these students for their sophomore year of high school. Students were able to feel assured knowing they could have a steady supply of materials to write with, create art with, and snack to refresh energy. These types of resources are vital for keeping any student successful in class, and for myself, not having to worry about having to constantly plan out where I could access materials was a huge relief. 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They ensure that every student can write, practice, and learn without interruption or worry. Having the tools they need helps build confidence, independence, and a sense of readiness to take on new challenges.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping create a classroom where all students feel prepared and supported. It may seem like a small thing, but to my students, it means everything.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my class, thank you for making a meaningful impact in our daily learning experience. 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Because of your support, my students now have access to essential school supplies and engaging games that will enrich their learning experience in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour donation goes far beyond providing materials—it helps create an environment where students feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn. The supplies ensure that every student is prepared and included, while the games encourage collaboration, creativity, and joy in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students will benefit not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. It's inspiring for them to see that there are people who believe in their potential and are willing to invest in their success.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my entire class, thank you for making a difference. Your generosity has had an immediate and lasting impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1767394266905,"projectUrl":"project/academics-and-joy/9802713/","projectTitle":"Academics and Joy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toumi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5935129_orig.jpg?crop=1124,1125,x0,y438&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642799524002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachertoumi"},{"teacherId":8946056,"projectId":9608242,"letterContent":"Thank you again for donating to our classroom. We are so thankful for the snacks and to be able to have a water cooler station in the classroom. It is really nice to have our own water cooler station in our classroom. This way my students don't have to worry about leaving class to get water. When I first set it up and opened it up they were really excited. They didn't realize how big the water jugs were. 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This makes lunch really difficult for kids, but your donation helped give our soccer player and basketball kids some fun activities to do even without a court or turf. \r\n\r\nIn addition, we have gotten to use the games at our back to school nights and our fall festival. So much fun not just for our students but our families as well. 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About this school
Roosevelt Middle School is
an urban public school
in Oakland, California that is part of Oakland Unified School District.
It serves 501 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.2:1.
Its teachers have had 438 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 6 - 8
501 Students
33 Teachers
1926 E 19th StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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90%
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.
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Last updated Sep 1, 2026
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Roosevelt Middle School
$301,642
raised using DonorsChoose
438
projects
funded
103
teachers
funded
1,403
donors
50
projects
for
basic supplies
52
projects for
technology
59
projects for
books
21
projects
for
art supplies
Roosevelt Middle School has received support from
1,090 individuals from California and
313 individuals out-of-state.