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Tipton Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 842 students in Tipton Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Tipton Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
842 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tipton Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.4%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,325 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,730 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,325
$16,596
Spending / Student
$15,730
$16,167
Best Tipton Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tipton High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E 6th St
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6027
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6027
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lemon
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 West 7th St.
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6025
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6025
Gr: 5-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tipton Comm School District?
Tipton Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 842 students.
What is the rank of Tipton Comm School District?
Tipton Comm School District is ranked #170 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton Comm School District?
93% of Tipton Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tipton Comm School District?
Tipton Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Tipton Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,730 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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