For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 81 students in 57656, SD.
The top ranked public middle school in 57656, SD is Timber Lake Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 57656 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57656, SD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57656, SD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timber Lake Middle School - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Grades: 6-8
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 57656, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 57656, SD include Timber Lake Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in 57656?
1 public middle schools are located in 57656.
What is the racial composition of students in 57656?
57656 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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