Serving 90 students in grades 6-8, Timber Lake Middle School - 03 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Timber Lake Middle School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Timber Lake Middle School - 03's student population of 90 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Timber Lake Middle School - 03 ranks within the top 10% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Timber Lake Middle School - 03 is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#45 out of 616 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
50%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
46%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Timber Lake Middle School - 03's ranking?
Timber Lake Middle School - 03 is ranked #45 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Timber Lake Middle School - 03?
90 students attend Timber Lake Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Timber Lake Middle School - 03 students are American Indian, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Timber Lake Middle School - 03?
Timber Lake Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Timber Lake Middle School - 03 offer ?
Timber Lake Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Timber Lake Middle School - 03 part of?
Timber Lake Middle School - 03 is part of Timber Lake School District 20-3.
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