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About this school
Dr Bernard Harris Middle School is
an urban public school
in San Antonio, Texas that is part of North East Independent School District.
It serves 902 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.5:1.
Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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68%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Dr Bernard Harris Middle School
$6,973
raised using DonorsChoose
15
projects
funded
11
teachers
funded
23
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
2
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Dr Bernard Harris Middle School has received support from
17 individuals from Texas and
6 individuals out-of-state.
