Wayside Science-Tech Middle School in Austin, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Wayside Science-Tech Middle School is a public school in Austin, Texas that is part of Texas Department of Education. Its teachers have had 30 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

6405 S IH 35 Frontage Rd

Austin, TX 78744 View local requests

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Wayside Science-Tech Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Meehan-Klein

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Wayside Science-Tech Middle School 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.

Wayside Science-Tech Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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