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I also laminated our CHAMPS classroom expectations so students have consistent visual reminders throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhat I love most is seeing students confidently use these tools on their own. Having durable, personalized resources at their fingertips helps them feel successful and stay engaged in learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where all learners can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1786298393455,"projectUrl":"project/laminate-label-and-learn/10416623/","projectTitle":"Laminate, Label, and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2047834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720395054251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2047834"},{"teacherId":9476413,"projectId":10072312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution toward the purchase of our badminton equipment cart. 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About this school
Goodrell Middle School is
an urban public school
in Des Moines, Iowa that is part of Des Moines Public Schools.
It serves 446 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.6:1.
Its teachers have had 426 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
446 Students
42 Teachers
3300 E 29th 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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57%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Oct 13, 2026
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Goodrell Middle School
$145,228
raised using DonorsChoose
426
projects
funded
38
teachers
funded
621
donors
45
projects
for
basic supplies
44
projects for
technology
150
projects for
books
39
projects
for
art supplies
Goodrell Middle School has received support from
412 individuals from Iowa and
209 individuals out-of-state.