Cesar Tarrant Middle School in Hampton, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Cesar Tarrant Middle School is a suburban public school in Hampton, Virginia that is part of Hampton City Schools. It serves 737 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.4:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

737 Students

45 Teachers

1435 Todds Ln

Hampton, VA 23666 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Cesar Tarrant Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Bowser

Mrs. Harlan

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Cesar Tarrant Middle School Demographics

93%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

74%

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.

Cesar Tarrant Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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