James Russell Lowell Middle School in San Antonio, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

James Russell Lowell Middle School is an urban public school in San Antonio, Texas that is part of San Antonio Independent School District. It serves 283 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.4:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

283 Students

30 Teachers

919 Thompson Pl

San Antonio, TX 78226 View local requests

https://schools.saisd.net/page/143.homepage

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James Russell Lowell Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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James Russell Lowell Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

97%

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.

James Russell Lowell Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 30, 2026

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