Gunn Junior High School in Arlington, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Gunn Junior High School is an urban public school in Arlington, Texas that is part of Arlington Independent School District. It serves 874 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.6:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

874 Students

37 Teachers

3000 S Fielder Rd

Arlington, TX 76015 View local requests

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Gunn Junior High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Garduza

Mrs. Hayden

Mr. Villegas

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Gunn Junior High School Demographics

71%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

76%

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.

Gunn Junior High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 24, 2025

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