Timber Lake School District 20-3
School District · Timber Lake, South Dakota
Avg Rating
9.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,724
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Avg Rating
9.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,724
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Evaluating Timber Lake School District 20-3?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Timber Lake School District 20-3 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Timber Lake Elementary - 02
Timber Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Timber Lake High School - 01
Timber Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Timber Lake Middle School - 03
Timber Lake · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#1 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+3.0
above South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,724
+$7,054 vs South Dakota median
District size
389 students
Typical than South Dakota median
The short answer
Timber Lake School District 20-3 ranks #1 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Timber Lake School District 20-3's schools with real test data average 9.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Timber Lake Elementary - 02 (9.3/10), Timber Lake High School - 01 (9.3/10), and Timber Lake Middle School - 03 (9.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Timber Lake School District 20-3
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timber Lake Elementary - 02 | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Timber Lake High School - 01 | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Timber Lake Middle School - 03 | 9.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Timber Lake School District 20-3
Timber Lake School District 20-3 is a Timber Lake, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 389 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. The district invests $19,724 per student annually.
With an average rating of 9.3/10, Timber Lake School District 20-3 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Timber Lake Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Timber Lake School District 20-3 students show an average math proficiency of 59.0% and ELA proficiency of 65.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Timber Lake School District 20-3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Timber Lake School District 20-3 with test data.
Schools in Timber Lake School District 20-3
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Timber Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 389
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Timber Lake School District 20-3?
Timber Lake School District 20-3 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Timber Lake School District 20-3?
The average composite rating for Timber Lake School District 20-3 is 9.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Timber Lake School District 20-3?
Timber Lake School District 20-3 spends $19,724 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Timber Lake School District 20-3?
The average student-teacher ratio in Timber Lake School District 20-3 is 10.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Timber Lake School District 20-3?
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Timber Lake School District 20-3 with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Timber Lake School District 20-3?
Across schools in Timber Lake School District 20-3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Timber Lake School District 20-3 compare to other districts in South Dakota?
Timber Lake School District 20-3 has an average school rating of 9.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 9.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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