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Jefferson Learning Center

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About this school

Jefferson Learning Center is a public school in Sherman, Texas that is part of Sherman Independent School District. It serves 284 students in grades K - 12. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades K - 12

284 Students

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608 N Lee Ave

Sherman, TX 75090 View local requests

https://www.shermanisd.net/Domain/500

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Jefferson Learning Center Demographics

78%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

56%

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.

Jefferson Learning Center Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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Jefferson Learning Center

$8,255

raised using DonorsChoose

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projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for art supplies

Jefferson Learning Center has received support from 29 individuals from Texas and 7 individuals out-of-state.

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