Tipton 48

29205 Florence
Garden City, MI 48135
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Bottom 50%
Serving 206 students in grades 4-12, Tipton 48 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tipton 48 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Tipton 48's student population of 206 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Tipton 48 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tipton 48 is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2634 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
36%
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20-24%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
9%
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Black
37%
18%
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White
45%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tipton 48's ranking?
Tipton 48 is ranked #2634 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Tipton 48?
206 students attend Tipton 48.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tipton 48 students are White, 37% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tipton 48?
Tipton 48 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tipton 48 offer ?
Tipton 48 offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tipton 48 part of?
Tipton 48 is part of Tipton Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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