Summary:
There is one middle school in zip code 83869, Timberlake Middle School, which serves grades 6–8 with 412 students in Spirit Lake, ID. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently beating Idaho state averages in math, English Language Arts, and science, and it has earned a 3-star rating as part of the Lakeland District.
In the most recent testing year, Timberlake posted solid proficiency rates: 52.7% in math and 64.3% in ELA, compared to state averages of 43.1% and 54.0%. The real standout is 8th-grade math, where 59.1% of students are proficient—about 18 points above the statewide rate. The school's overall state ranking also improved dramatically, jumping from the 35th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 58th percentile in 2023-2024. However, parents should note that 2024-2025 scores dipped slightly below district averages in both math (49.1% vs. 51.8%) and ELA (59.1% vs. 62.0%), so year-to-year consistency is worth monitoring.
One area of concern is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 17.5%—higher than the district's 12.4% and the state's 13.8%. Despite this, the school maintains above-average achievement while serving a moderate proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with about 32% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Since Timberlake is the only middle school in this zip code, families cannot compare it directly to other local schools, but it is clearly a solid performer within the Lakeland District. Keep an eye on attendance trends and continued math success to ensure the school builds on its recent gains.
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