Harpool Middle School in LANTANA, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Harpool Middle School is a suburban public school in LANTANA, Texas that is part of Denton Independent School District. It serves 778 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.4:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

778 Students

68 Teachers

9601 Stacee Ln

LANTANA, TX 76226 View local requests

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Harpool Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Colson

Mrs. Lytle

Coach Saiz

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Harpool Middle School Demographics

14%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

30%

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.

Harpool Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 22, 2025

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