Academy for Academic Excellence in Dallas, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Academy for Academic Excellence is a public school in Dallas, Texas that is part of Texas Department of Education. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Not specified

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2600 Lone Star Dr

Dallas, TX 75212 View local requests

https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/juvenile/aae.php

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Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Academy for Academic Excellence Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Curtis

Ms. Hunter

Ms. Molidor

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Academy for Academic Excellence Demographics

69%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

84%

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.

Academy for Academic Excellence Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 6, 2025

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