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Timber Lake School District 20-3


At a glance
15thof 147 South Dakota districts▼ 9
Better than 89% of South Dakota districts
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
·(605) 865-3654·All South Dakota district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 89.8% of districts
3
Schools
372
Students
Top rankedTimber Lake Elementary - 0234th of 300 South Dakota elementary schools
Summary:

The Timber Lake School District 20-3 in South Dakota is home to three high-performing schools: Timber Lake Elementary - 02, Timber Lake High School - 01, and Timber Lake Middle School - 03. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with Timber Lake Elementary - 02 and Timber Lake High School - 01 standing out as particularly strong performers.

Timber Lake Elementary - 02 is a standout school, ranking #9 out of 201 elementary schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores significantly exceed state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, and it maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. Timber Lake High School - 01 also shines, ranking #3 out of 138 high schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 86.4% and strong test scores in English Language Arts and Science.

Overall, the Timber Lake School District 20-3 appears to be a model of excellence, with all three of its schools consistently ranking among the best in the state. The district's focus on providing ample resources and personalized attention for students, as evidenced by its higher-than-average per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, may be contributing factors to the schools' strong performance. These Timber Lake schools serve as a testament to the district's commitment to delivering a high-quality education for all students.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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