Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mt Tipton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt Tipton Elementary School serves the north part of Dolan Springs, AZ, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 1,485.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive about 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located around 42.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt Tipton Elementary School's student population of 189 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
KUSD WELCOMES ALL STUDENTS ON A LEARNING PATHWAY TO INFORMED AND ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP.
School Rankings
Mt Tipton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Tipton Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1663 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Tipton Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Tipton Elementary School is ranked #1663 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mt Tipton Elementary School?
189 students attend Mt Tipton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mt Tipton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Tipton Elementary School?
Mt Tipton Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt Tipton Elementary School offer ?
Mt Tipton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Tipton Elementary School part of?
Mt Tipton Elementary School is part of Kingman Unified School District (79598).
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