Hughes Middle School in Burleson, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hughes Middle School is a suburban public school in Burleson, Texas that is part of Burleson Independent School District. It serves 951 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

951 Students

69 Teachers

316 SW Thomas St

Burleson, TX 76028 View local requests

http://hughes.burlesonisd.net/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Hughes Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Barajas

Mrs. Mantooth

Mrs. Vera

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Hughes Middle School Demographics

48%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

39%

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.

Hughes Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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