Folks Middle School in San Antonio, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Folks Middle School is a suburban public school in San Antonio, Texas that is part of Northside Independent School District. It serves 1,415 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.8:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,415 Students

68 Teachers

9855 Swayback Rnch

San Antonio, TX 78254 View local requests

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Folks Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Dennis

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Folks Middle School Demographics

29%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

70%

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.

Folks Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 19, 2025

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