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International School - Mesa Del Sol is
an urban public school
in Albuquerque, New Mexico that is part of Albuquerque Public Schools.
It serves 349 students
in grades Pre-K - 12.
Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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75%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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International School - Mesa Del Sol
$9,033
raised using DonorsChoose
17
projects
funded
9
teachers
funded
38
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
2
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
International School - Mesa Del Sol has received support from
22 individuals from New Mexico and
16 individuals out-of-state.
