Timber Lake School District 20-3

500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Timber Lake School District 20-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 351 students in Timber Lake School District 20-3. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Timber Lake School District 20-3 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
351 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

Timber Lake School District 20-3, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (SD)
#8 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Timber Lake School District 20-3, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Timber Lake School District 20-3 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65-69%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Timber Lake School District 20-3 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥80%
80%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Timber Lake School District 20-3 and public school graduation rate of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.50
# American Indian Students
185 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
53%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
157 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
45%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
12
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
29
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
33
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,151 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,288 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart display total revenue of Timber Lake School District 20-3 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart display total spending of Timber Lake School District 20-3 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,151
$13,144
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Timber Lake School District 20-3 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,288
$12,645
This chart display average spending per public school student in Timber Lake School District 20-3 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Timber Lake School District 20-3 Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timber Lake Middle School - 03
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Grades: 6-8
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Timber Lake Elementary - 02
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Timber Lake High School - 01
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Timber Lake School District 20-3?
Timber Lake School District 20-3 manages 3 public schools serving 351 students.
What is the rank of Timber Lake School District 20-3?
Timber Lake School District 20-3 is ranked #10 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Timber Lake School District 20-3?
53% of Timber Lake School District 20-3 students are American Indian, 45% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Timber Lake School District 20-3?
Timber Lake School District 20-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Timber Lake School District 20-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,288 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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