Best Schools in Timber Lake, SD
Timber Lake, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 939 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Timber Lake exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Timber Lake, SD
The top high schools in Timber Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timber Lake High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
2. Mcintosh High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcintosh School District 15-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
3. Mclaughlin High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students
Best Middle Schools in Timber Lake, SD
The top middle schools in Timber Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timber Lake Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 81 Students
2. Mcintosh Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcintosh School District 15-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 37 Students
3. Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Timber Lake, SD
The top elementary schools in Timber Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timber Lake Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timber Lake School District 20-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students
2. Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students
3. Mcintosh Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcintosh School District 15-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 52 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Timber Lake, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Timber Lake, SD has a total population of 722 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Timber Lake, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Timber Lake, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Timber Lake, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Timber Lake, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Timber Lake, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Timber Lake, SD
How many schools are in Timber Lake, SD?
Timber Lake, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 939 students in total.
How do schools in Timber Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Timber Lake score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Timber Lake exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Timber Lake?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Timber Lake
3 of 3 schools in Timber Lake carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Timber Lake. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.