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Bergen Arts & Science Charter PS is
a public school
in Garfield, New Jersey that is part of New Jersey Department of Education.
It serves 401 students
in grades K - 1.
Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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88%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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Bergen Arts & Science Charter PS
$2,079
raised using DonorsChoose
4
projects
funded
3
teachers
funded
31
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
Bergen Arts & Science Charter PS has received support from
31 individuals from New Jersey and
0 individuals out-of-state.
