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Rochester Math & Science Academy is
an urban public school
in Rochester, Minnesota that is part of Minnesota Department of Education.
It serves 419 students
in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 27.9:1.
Its teachers have had 31 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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99%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Rochester Math & Science Academy
$11,975
raised using DonorsChoose
31
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
79
donors
5
projects
for
basic supplies
2
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Rochester Math & Science Academy has received support from
40 individuals from Minnesota and
39 individuals out-of-state.
