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About this school
Lorenzo Dezavala Middle School is
an urban public school
in Pasadena, Texas that is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
It serves 505 students
in grades 5 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.4:1.
Its teachers have had 45 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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97%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Apr 8, 2026
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Lorenzo Dezavala Middle School
$32,008
raised using DonorsChoose
45
projects
funded
17
teachers
funded
136
donors
6
projects
for
basic supplies
8
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
4
projects
for
art supplies
Lorenzo Dezavala Middle School has received support from
101 individuals from Texas and
35 individuals out-of-state.
