For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 960 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
960 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Tipton Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 327 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
0.11
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
6 Students
33,287 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
908 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
94%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
59
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
83
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
74
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
78
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
75
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
80
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,319 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,797 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,319
$16,406
Spending / Student
$13,797
$15,982
Best Tipton Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
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
| 307 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
| 354 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
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tipton Comm School District?
Tipton Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 960 students.
What is the rank of Tipton Comm School District?
Tipton Comm School District is ranked #149 out of 327 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?
94% of Tipton Comm School District students are White, 3% 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 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 $13,797 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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