Timberlake Middle School

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Timberlake Middle School ranks 69 th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Timberlake Middle School is a public middle school located in Spirit Lake, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 380. The school is part of the Lakeland District, which is ranked 21 out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Timberlake Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.68%) compared to the surrounding schools, it underperforms in some key areas. The school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (22.4%) than the nearby Lakeland Middle School (18.0%) and the state average. Additionally, Timberlake Middle School's proficiency rates in ISAT Math and Science are generally lower than the Lakeland District and state averages, though its proficiency rates in ISAT English Language Arts are higher.

Timberlake Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 12th out of 100 Idaho middle schools in 2014-2015 to 69th out of 164 in 2023-2024. This suggests a potential need for improvement in the school's overall performance. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.05%) compared to the nearby Lakeland Middle School (25.04%), and a higher student-teacher ratio (17.2) compared to Lakeland Middle School (18.1) and the other nearby schools. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and exploring ways to improve the school's academic performance across all subject areas could be key focus areas for the school and Lakeland District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5830 West Blackwell Boulevard
Spirit Lake, ID 83869-1080

(208) 623-2582

District: Lakeland District

SchoolDigger Rank:
69^th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,974

Students who attend Timberlake Middle School usually attend:

High:

Timberlake Senior High School

Feeder schools for Timberlake Middle School:

Elementary:	Athol Elementary School
	Spirit Lake Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 349

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Timberlake Middle School ranks better than 57.9% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.63. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Timberlake Middle School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Timberlake Middle School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Timberlake Middle School is $8,974.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Timberlake Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Timberlake Middle School 69^th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Timberlake Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

Lakeland District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeland District 21^st of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Timberlake Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Timberlake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	83.76	11^th	158	93.0%
2009	81.27	14^th	160	91.3%
2010	81.20	11^th	166	93.4%
2011	78.13	13^th	169	92.3%
2012	80.44	9^th	171	94.7%
2013	80.16	15^th	173	91.3%
2015	80.69	12^th	100	88.0%
2016	81.62	12^th	98	87.8%
2017	77.66	24^th	131	81.7%
2018	57.62	41^st	100	59.0%
2019	41.65	26^th	43	39.5%
2021	50.68	19^th	42	54.8%
2023	31.72	70^th	107	34.6%
2024	49.63	69^th	164	57.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Timberlake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.38	13^th	47	72.3%
2019	46.05	12^th	16	25.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Timberlake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	56.58	23^rd	60	61.7%
2019	39.25	20^th	28	28.6%
2024	55.71	29^th	72	59.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Timberlake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	55.17	24^th	60	60.0%
2019	39.22	16^th	28	42.9%
2024	49.22	33^rd	72	54.2%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Timberlake Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	278	1	2	8	7	n/a	n/a	296
2007	275	2	4	2	6	n/a	n/a	289
2008	272	2	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	286
2009	270	1	4	4	4	n/a	n/a	283
2010	267	0	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	276
2011	255	1	2	3	2	1	0	264
2012	257	1	1	8	4	1	2	274
2013	255	0	0	10	6	2	6	279
2014	274	0	0	5	1	2	1	283
2015	289	0	1	9	1	0	6	306
2016	263	0	1	8	0	0	8	280
2017	254	0	1	13	2	1	11	282
2018	274	1	2	12	1	0	11	301
2019	257	1	0	10	1	1	16	286
2020	252	1	1	9	1	2	20	286
2021	309	0	0	15	2	0	21	347
2022	365	0	0	20	5	0	21	411
2023	337	0	0	22	2	0	19	380
2024	311	1	0	18	3	0	16	349

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Timberlake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	296	15.6	19.0	42.9
2007	289	16.2	17.8	50.5
2008	286	15.6	18.3	39.2
2009	283	15.9	17.7	48.4
2010	276	16.0	17.2	51.1
2011	264	17.3	15.1	51.9
2012	274	17.2	15.9	52.9
2013	279	13.6	20.4	54.5
2014	283	13.9	20.3	44.9
2015	306	14.0	21.8	42.8
2016	280	14.0	20.0	47.1
2017	282	14.0	20.0	42.9
2018	301	16.0	18.7	43.2
2019	286	15.5	18.4	39.5
2020	286	15.1	18.9	37.1
2021	347	15.9	21.7	26.2
2022	411	18.4	22.3	29.4
2023	380	22.0	17.2	31.1
2024	349	22.0	15.8	33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Timberlake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	296	15.6	19.0	42.9
2007	289	16.2	17.8	50.5
2008	286	15.6	18.3	39.2
2009	283	15.9	17.7	48.4
2010	276	16.0	17.2	51.1
2011	264	17.3	15.1	51.9
2012	274	17.2	15.9	52.9
2013	279	13.6	20.4	54.5
2014	283	13.9	20.3	44.9
2015	306	14.0	21.8	42.8
2016	280	14.0	20.0	47.1
2017	282	14.0	20.0	42.9
2018	301	16.0	18.7	43.2
2019	286	15.5	18.4	39.5
2020	286	15.1	18.9	37.1
2021	347	15.9	21.7	26.2
2022	411	18.4	22.3	29.4
2023	380	22.0	17.2	31.1
2024	349	22.0	15.8	33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Timberlake Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$716 (8.0%)	$8,258 (92.0%)	$8,974

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Timberlake Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 43 Middle schools	Ranks 70^th of 107 Middle schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Timberlake Middle School)	44.7	36	8.7%
All Grades Math (Lakeland District)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Timberlake Middle School)	51.6	37.7	13.9%
All Grades Science (Lakeland District)	64.1	42.1	22%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Timberlake Middle School)	57.1	45.8	11.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lakeland District)	59.3	54	5.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	286	380	32.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	22	120%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	257	337	31.1%
Two or More Races	16	19	18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.5%	31.1%	8.5%

Schools Near Timberlake Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)				ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Timberlake Middle School	Public	6-8	5830 West Blackwell Boulevard	Spirit Lake	83869	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	No	No	(208) 623-2582	349	22	15.8	33.5%	311 (89.1%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.6%)	49.6	69^th of 164 public middle schools	57.9%		31.7	70^th of 107 public middle schools	34.6%	1	30.6			41.6	45.5				60.5	$8,974	$716	$8,258
Lakeland Middle School	Public	6-8	15601 North Highway 41	Rathdrum	83858	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	No	No	(208) 687-0661	620	37	16.9	26.1%	548 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.6%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.8%)	51.6	64^th of 164 public middle schools	61.0%		49.8	45^th of 107 public middle schools	57.9%	19	38.5	51.4	36.0	42.5	47.2		59.7		56.3	$8,690	$1,191	$7,499
Priest River Junior High School	Public	7-8	1020 West Albeni Highway	Priest River	83856	Bonner County	West Bonner County District	No	No	No	No	(208) 448-1118	157	11	14.8	39.5%	147 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	63.6	49^th of 164 public middle schools	70.1%		52.2	41^st of 107 public middle schools	61.7%	8				48.4	41.9				63.3	$12,279	$1,400	$10,879
Woodland Middle School	Public	6-8	2101 Suite Michelle	Coeur D Alene	83815	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	No	(208) 667-5996	764	40	19.0	23.0%	640 (83.8%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (9.6%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.6%)	59.3	53^rd of 164 public middle schools	67.7%		60.1	32^nd of 107 public middle schools	70.1%	21			34.7	38.7	48.4	62.5	71.9	57.2	63.3	$7,860	$804	$7,056
Post Falls Middle School	Public	6-8	301 East 16th Avenue	Post Falls	83877	Kootenai County	Post Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 773-7554	766	42	18.0	31.9%	675 (88.1%)	3 (0.4%)	53 (6.9%)	5 (0.7%)	8 (1.0%)	4 (0.5%)	18 (2.3%)	57	56^th of 164 public middle schools	65.9%		60.3	31^st of 107 public middle schools	71.0%	25	42.2	41.5	52.1	45.6	52.1	53.4	55.3	64.7	58.1	$7,601	$741	$6,860
River City Middle School	Public	6-8	1505 North Fir Street	Post Falls	83854	Kootenai County	Post Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 457-0933	599	31	19.5	27.5%	521 (87.0%)	5 (0.8%)	42 (7.0%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.8%)	47	72^nd of 164 public middle schools	56.1%		45.1	53^rd of 107 public middle schools	50.5%	19	34.1	47.5	43.3	41.5	39.3	52.6	59.3	53.1	54.8	$7,279	$750	$6,529
Canfield Middle School	Public	6-8	East 1800 Dalton Avenue	Coeur D Alene	83815	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	No	(208) 664-9188	728	41	17.9	20.3%	626 (86.0%)	5 (0.7%)	66 (9.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (3.4%)	83.7	24^th of 164 public middle schools	85.4%		87.1	8^th of 107 public middle schools	92.5%	16			61.0	58.3	55.0	68.0	79.5	67.1	71.6	$7,955	$863	$7,093
Lakes Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	930 North 15th Street	Coeur D Alene	83814	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 667-4544	582	35	16.6	39.5%	473 (81.3%)	5 (0.9%)	62 (10.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.4%)	54	59^th of 164 public middle schools	64.0%		45.9	52^nd of 107 public middle schools	51.4%	7				40.4	43.3				57.7	$8,206	$726	$7,481

Frequently Asked Questions about Timberlake Middle School

Is Timberlake Middle School a good school?

Timberlake Middle School ranks 69^th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Timberlake Middle School?

Students at Timberlake Middle School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Timberlake Middle School attend?

Students who attend Timberlake Middle School usually go on to attend Timberlake Senior High School

How many students attend Timberlake Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Timberlake Middle School.

What district is Timberlake Middle School in?

Lakeland District

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