Tom Browne Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Tom Browne Middle School is an urban public school in Corpus Christi, Texas that is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District. It serves 602 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.7:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

602 Students

34 Teachers

4301 Schanen Blvd

Corpus Christi, TX 78413 View local requests

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Tom Browne Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

90%

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.

Tom Browne Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 20, 2026

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