Intermediate School 229 Dr Roland Patterson in Bronx, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Intermediate School 229 Dr Roland Patterson is an urban public school in Bronx, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed. It serves 177 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 6.6:1. Its teachers have had 34 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

177 Students

27 Teachers

275 Roberto Clemente State Brg

Bronx, NY 10453 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Intermediate School 229 Dr Roland Patterson Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Intermediate School 229 Dr Roland Patterson Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

99%

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.

Intermediate School 229 Dr Roland Patterson Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 25, 2026

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