Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Roberta Tipps Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Roberta Tipps Elementary serves the northern part of the Mansfield, TX school district, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roberta Tipps Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Roberta Tipps Academy's student population of 471 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
471 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
You can touch tomorrow with what you learn today!
School Rankings
Roberta Tipps Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roberta Tipps Academy is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1165 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue, Black, White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roberta Tipps Academy's ranking?
Roberta Tipps Academy is ranked #1165 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Roberta Tipps Academy?
471 students attend Roberta Tipps Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Roberta Tipps Academy students are Black, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roberta Tipps Academy?
Roberta Tipps Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roberta Tipps Academy offer ?
Roberta Tipps Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Roberta Tipps Academy part of?
Roberta Tipps Academy is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
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