Ingrid B Lacy Middle School in Pacifica, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ingrid B Lacy Middle School is a suburban public school in Pacifica, California that is part of Pacifica School District. It serves 469 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.8:1. Its teachers have had 52 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

469 Students

25 Teachers

1427 Palmetto Ave

Pacifica, CA 94044 View local requests

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Ingrid B Lacy Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Boland

Ms. Caressi

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Ingrid B Lacy Middle School Demographics

21%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

50%

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.

Ingrid B Lacy Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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