Eastlake Middle School in El Paso, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Eastlake Middle School is a suburban public school in El Paso, Texas that is part of Socorro Independent School District. It serves 653 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

653 Students

# of teachers unavailable

12901 Bob Hope Dr Ste B

El Paso, TX 79928 View local requests

https://www.sisd.net/o/eastlakems

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Eastlake Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Legarretta

Ms. Mares

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Eastlake Middle School Demographics

73%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

92%

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.

Eastlake Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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