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Barry & June Gunderson Middle School

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Barry & June Gunderson Middle School is a suburban public school in Las Vegas, Nevada that is part of Clark County School District. It serves 1,517 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 94 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Grades 6 - 8

1,517 Students

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10155 Marnie St

Las Vegas, NV 89178 View local requests

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Barry & June Gunderson Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

53%

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.

Barry & June Gunderson Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Barry & June Gunderson Middle School

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Barry & June Gunderson Middle School has received support from 62 individuals from Nevada and 28 individuals out-of-state.

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