Ben Reifel Middle School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ben Reifel Middle School is an urban public school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that is part of Sioux Falls School District 49 - 5. It serves 885 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 27 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

885 Students

# of teachers unavailable

6700 E 41st St

Sioux Falls, SD 57110 View local requests

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Ben Reifel Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Carpenter

Mrs. Stacy Szabo

Mrs. Zeman

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Ben Reifel Middle School Demographics

40%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

30%

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.

Ben Reifel Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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