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Adlai E Stevenson Middle School is
a public school
in Chicago, Illinois that is part of Chicago Public School District 299.
It serves 300 students
in grades Not specified.
Its teachers have had 67 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades Not specified
300 Students
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83%
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Last updated Oct 29, 2026
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Adlai E Stevenson Middle School
$32,449
raised using DonorsChoose
67
projects
funded
18
teachers
funded
161
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
14
projects for
technology
13
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Adlai E Stevenson Middle School has received support from
131 individuals from Illinois and
30 individuals out-of-state.