Kipper School (Closed 2021)

4499 Kipper Rd
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipper School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
8 students
This chart display total students of Kipper School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
This chart display the total teachers of Kipper School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Kipper School by grade.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(15-16)
<50%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kipper School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(14-15)
<50%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kipper School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Kipper School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
18%
White
(15-16)
100%
67%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Kipper School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
27%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kipper School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
27%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kipper School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Sigel Township S/D #6 School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Kipper School?
8 students attend Kipper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Kipper School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipper School?
Kipper School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kipper School offer ?
Kipper School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipper School part of?
Kipper School is part of Sigel Township S/D #6 School District.

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