Timber Lake Middle School - 03

Summary:

Timber Lake Middle School - 03 is a public middle school located in Timber Lake, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 81 students. The school is part of the Timber Lake School District 20-3, which is ranked 6th out of 126 school districts in South Dakota and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Timber Lake Middle School - 03 has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in South Dakota, with a ranking of 12th out of 147 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is impressive, with students consistently scoring above the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy in the 8th grade, where 75% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state average of 39.87%. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked among the top schools in South Dakota for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Native American students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While the school's overall performance is impressive, the fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates indicate that there may be opportunities to further improve student attendance and engagement. Investigating the underlying factors contributing to the changes in chronic absenteeism and implementing targeted interventions could help the school maintain consistently low absenteeism rates. Overall, Timber Lake Middle School - 03 is an exceptional educational institution that has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, equity in student outcomes, and a commitment to supporting the diverse needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656

(605) 865-3654

District: Timber Lake School District 20-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,558

Students who attend Timber Lake Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Timber Lake High School - 01

Feeder schools for Timber Lake Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Timber Lake Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 81

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

50.6%

White:

46.9%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Timber Lake Middle School - 03 ranks better than 91.8% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.39. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (50.6%), White (46.9%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Timber Lake Middle School - 03 is 9.1. (See more...)

Compare Timber Lake Middle School - 03 employs 8.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Timber Lake Middle School - 03 is $20,558.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Timber Lake Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Timber Lake Middle School - 03 12^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Timber Lake Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Native American students:

White students:

Timber Lake School District 20-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Timber Lake School District 20-3 6^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Timber Lake Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	70.51	22^nd	133	83.5%
2004	62.86	43^rd	134	67.9%
2005	43.08	102^nd	136	25.0%
2006	37.26	117^th	141	17.0%
2007	56.03	68^th	136	50.0%
2008	52.20	81^st	136	40.4%
2009	46.00	98^th	139	29.5%
2010	48.12	96^th	139	30.9%
2011	30.83	117^th	140	16.4%
2012	25.62	127^th	146	13.0%
2013	39.40	115^th	145	20.7%
2015	59.88	47^th	145	67.6%
2016	67.85	33^rd	147	77.6%
2017	77.45	22^nd	146	84.9%
2018	81.94	13^th	147	91.2%
2019	91.59	2^nd	149	98.7%
2021	85.76	5^th	145	96.6%
2022	64.95	43^rd	143	69.9%
2023	87.99	6^th	150	96.0%
2024	85.39	12^th	147	91.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Timber Lake Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	85.70	4^th	71	94.4%
2019	96.91	1^st	79	98.7%
2021	93.99	1^st	63	98.4%
2023	93.84	2^nd	70	97.1%
2024	96.75	1^st	65	98.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Timber Lake Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	93.43	2^nd	107	98.1%
2021	81.61	6^th	113	94.7%
2022	49.18	54^th	102	47.1%
2023	83.52	7^th	112	93.8%
2024	79.13	11^th	107	89.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Timber Lake Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	84.60	8^th	111	92.8%
2019	79.36	15^th	110	86.4%
2021	85.59	8^th	115	93.0%
2022	65.56	30^th	104	71.2%
2023	89.78	5^th	116	95.7%
2024	80.96	13^th	115	88.7%

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Rank History for Native American students at Timber Lake Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	97.69	1^st	30	96.7%
2019	99.86	1^st	29	96.6%
2021	97.37	1^st	25	96.0%
2022	82.12	1^st	24	95.8%
2023	99.76	1^st	27	96.3%
2024	99.72	1^st	31	96.8%

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Rank History for White students at Timber Lake Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	89.51	4^th	131	96.9%
2019	92.30	2^nd	136	98.5%
2021	91.65	2^nd	136	98.5%
2022	73.81	20^th	132	84.8%
2023	95.65	1^st	136	99.3%
2024	84.80	10^th	132	92.4%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Timber Lake Middle School - 03

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	37	37
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	43	43
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	49	49
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	49	49
1993	31	0	0	0	21	n/a	n/a	0	52
1994	28	0	0	0	24	n/a	n/a	0	52
1995	29	0	0	0	23	n/a	n/a	0	52
1996	29	0	0	0	23	n/a	n/a	0	52
1997	31	0	0	0	15	n/a	n/a	0	46
1998	29	0	0	0	9	n/a	n/a	0	38
1999	32	0	0	0	13	n/a	n/a	0	45
2000	32	0	0	0	12	n/a	n/a	0	44
2001	25	0	2	0	18	n/a	n/a	0	45
2002	46	0	0	0	33	n/a	n/a	0	79
2003	46	0	0	0	33	n/a	n/a	0	79
2004	35	0	0	0	38	n/a	n/a	0	73
2005	29	0	0	0	42	n/a	n/a	0	71
2006	21	0	0	0	38	n/a	n/a	0	59
2007	22	0	0	0	37	n/a	n/a	0	59
2008	26	n/a	n/a	n/a	33	n/a	n/a	0	59
2009	28	0	0	0	35	n/a	n/a	0	63
2010	29	0	0	0	40	n/a	n/a	0	69
2011	18	0	0	0	46	0	0	0	64
2012	17	0	0	0	54	0	0	0	71
2013	20	0	0	1	49	0	0	0	70
2014	30	0	0	1	50	0	0	0	81
2015	29	0	0	2	46	0	0	0	77
2016	26	0	0	1	39	0	0	0	66
2017	33	0	0	1	49	0	0	0	83
2018	36	0	0	1	43	0	0	0	80
2019	36	1	0	1	39	0	0	0	77
2020	39	1	0	1	47	0	0	0	88
2021	38	1	0	2	44	0	0	0	85
2022	41	0	0	3	45	0	1	0	90
2023	37	0	0	3	41	0	0	0	81
2024	38	0	0	1	41	0	1	0	81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Timber Lake Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	37	2.5	14.8	n/a
1990	43	1.8	23.8	n/a
1991	49	0.0	0.0	n/a
1992	49	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	52	3.3	15.8	n/a
1994	52	3.4	15.3	n/a
1995	52	4.2	12.4	n/a
1996	52	4.2	12.4	n/a
1997	46	3.7	12.4	47.8
1998	38	4.2	9.0	44.7
1999	45	4.3	10.5	44.4
2000	44	3.8	11.6	52.3
2001	45	3.2	14.1	60
2002	79	7.4	10.7	46.8
2003	79	7.4	10.7	46.8
2004	73	6.7	10.9	45.2
2005	71	7.5	9.5	59.2
2006	59	7.8	7.6	64.4
2007	59	8.1	7.3	61
2008	59	8.0	7.4	55.9
2009	63	8.2	7.7	60.3
2010	69	8.4	8.1	55.1
2011	64	8.7	7.3	53.1
2012	71	8.6	8.2	66.2
2013	70	7.9	8.7	60
2014	81	8.6	9.3	51.9
2015	77	8.0	9.6	51.9
2016	66	9.0	7.3	34.8
2017	83	8.7	9.5	39.8
2018	80	8.9	8.9	37.5
2019	77	8.4	9.1	39
2020	88	8.6	10.1	46.6
2021	85	9.8	8.6	38.8
2022	90	9.8	9.1	17.8
2023	81	10.0	8.0	37
2024	81	8.8	9.1	37

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Timber Lake Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	37	2.5	14.8	n/a
1990	43	1.8	23.8	n/a
1991	49	0.0	0.0	n/a
1992	49	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	52	3.3	15.8	n/a
1994	52	3.4	15.3	n/a
1995	52	4.2	12.4	n/a
1996	52	4.2	12.4	n/a
1997	46	3.7	12.4	47.8
1998	38	4.2	9.0	44.7
1999	45	4.3	10.5	44.4
2000	44	3.8	11.6	52.3
2001	45	3.2	14.1	60
2002	79	7.4	10.7	46.8
2003	79	7.4	10.7	46.8
2004	73	6.7	10.9	45.2
2005	71	7.5	9.5	59.2
2006	59	7.8	7.6	64.4
2007	59	8.1	7.3	61
2008	59	8.0	7.4	55.9
2009	63	8.2	7.7	60.3
2010	69	8.4	8.1	55.1
2011	64	8.7	7.3	53.1
2012	71	8.6	8.2	66.2
2013	70	7.9	8.7	60
2014	81	8.6	9.3	51.9
2015	77	8.0	9.6	51.9
2016	66	9.0	7.3	34.8
2017	83	8.7	9.5	39.8
2018	80	8.9	8.9	37.5
2019	77	8.4	9.1	39
2020	88	8.6	10.1	46.6
2021	85	9.8	8.6	38.8
2022	90	9.8	9.1	17.8
2023	81	10.0	8.0	37
2024	81	8.8	9.1	37

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Timber Lake Middle School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$987 (6.9%)	$13,306 (93.1%)	$14,293
2021	$1,607 (10.2%)	$14,151 (89.8%)	$15,758
2022	$2,724 (16.2%)	$14,140 (83.8%)	$16,864
2023	$2,706 (13.2%)	$17,852 (86.8%)	$20,558

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Timber Lake Middle School - 03

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 6^th of 150 Middle schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Timber Lake Middle School - 03)	76	50	26%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Timber Lake School District 20-3)	76	50	26%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Timber Lake Middle School - 03)	72	55.6	16.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Timber Lake School District 20-3)	72	55.6	16.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Timber Lake Middle School - 03)	78.6	76.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Timber Lake School District 20-3)	78.6	76.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Timber Lake Middle School - 03)	75	67.7	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Timber Lake School District 20-3)	75	67.7	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Timber Lake Middle School - 03)	69.6	72.4	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Timber Lake School District 20-3)	69.6	72.4	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Timber Lake Middle School - 03)	65.2	58.6	6.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Timber Lake School District 20-3)	65.2	58.6	6.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Timber Lake Middle School - 03)	56.5	55.2	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Timber Lake School District 20-3)	56.5	55.2	1.3%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Timber Lake Middle School - 03)	75	69.1	5.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Timber Lake School District 20-3)	65.1	69.2	4.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Timber Lake Middle School - 03)	71.1	61.7	9.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Timber Lake School District 20-3)	62.5	67.6	5.1%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	77	81	5.2%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	39	41	5.1%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	36	37	2.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39%	37%	1.9%

Schools Near Timber Lake Middle School - 03

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Timber Lake Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	500 Main St	Timber Lake	57656	Dewey County	Timber Lake School District 20-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 865-3654	81	9	9.1	37.0%	38 (46.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (50.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	85.4	12^th of 147 public middle schools	91.8%		88	6^th of 150 public middle schools	96.0%	6	58.3	68.4	65.6	64.0	54.2	68.4	75.0	66.7	56.3	$20,558	$2,706	$17,852

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