Resnik Middle School in Von Ormy, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Resnik Middle School is a rural public school in Von Ormy, Texas that is part of Southwest Independent School District. It serves 844 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.6:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

844 Students

54 Teachers

4495 SW Verano Pkwy Bldg 200

Von Ormy, TX 78073 View local requests

http://res.swisd.net

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Resnik Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

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.

Resnik Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 12, 2026

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