Serving 81 students in grades 6-8, Timber Lake Middle School - 03 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Timber Lake Middle School - 03's student population of 81 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Timber Lake Middle School - 03 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Timber Lake Middle School - 03 is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
51%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
47%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Timber Lake Middle School - 03's ranking?
Timber Lake Middle School - 03 is ranked #174 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Timber Lake Middle School - 03?
81 students attend Timber Lake Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Timber Lake Middle School - 03 students are American Indian, 47% of students are White, 1% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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