Mary Grett School in Corpus Christi, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Mary Grett School is a public school in Corpus Christi, Texas that is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District. It serves 90 students in grades Not specified with a student/teacher ratio of 6.0:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Not specified

90 Students

15 Teachers

4402 Castenon St

Corpus Christi, TX 78416 View local requests

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Mary Grett School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Kenja

Mrs. Vaughn

Mrs. Welsh

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Mary Grett School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

86%

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.

Mary Grett School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 10, 2026

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