For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 894 students in Tipton Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Tipton Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
894 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tipton Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,376 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,815 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,376
$16,468
Spending / Student
$14,815
$16,042
Best Tipton Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tipton High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 E 6th St
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6027
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6027
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Lemon
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Grades: PK-4
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 West 7th St.
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6025
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6025
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tipton Comm School District?
Tipton Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 894 students.
What is the rank of Tipton Comm School District?
Tipton Comm School District is ranked #147 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton Comm School District?
93% of Tipton Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tipton Comm School District?
Tipton Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Tipton Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,815 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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