Richard L Graves Middle School in Whittier, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Richard L Graves Middle School is a suburban public school in Whittier, California that is part of South Whittier School District. It serves 455 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.2:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

455 Students

30 Teachers

13243 Los Nietos Rd

Whittier, CA 90605 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Richard L Graves Middle School Demographics

85%

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.

Richard L Graves Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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