Milbank Middle School in Milbank, South Dakota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Milbank Middle School is a rural public school in Milbank, South Dakota that is part of Milbank School District 25 - 4. It serves 222 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.8:1. Its teachers have had 60 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

222 Students

15 Teachers

1001 E Park Ave

Milbank, SD 57252 View local requests

http://www.milbankschooldistrict.com

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Milbank Middle School Demographics

24%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

11%

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.

Milbank Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 21, 2026

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