Tipton Academy School District

1615 Belton St
Garden City, MI 48135-3003
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Tipton Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 489 students in Tipton Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Tipton Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
489 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Tipton Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#645 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Tipton Academy  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tipton Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tipton Academy  School District 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 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tipton Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
237 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
49%
18%
# White Students
187 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
38%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
76
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
71
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
32
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,732 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,577 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 131% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Tipton Academy  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Tipton Academy  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,732
$18,370
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Tipton Academy  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,577
$17,559
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Tipton Academy  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Tipton Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tipton Academy Pk3
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Belton St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 261-0500
Grades: PK-3
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Tipton Academy 48
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
29205 Florence St
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Grades: 4-12
| 210 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tipton Academy School District?
Tipton Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 489 students.
What is the rank of Tipton Academy School District?
Tipton Academy School District is ranked #624 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton Academy School District?
49% of Tipton Academy School District students are Black, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tipton Academy School District?
Tipton Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Tipton Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,577 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 131% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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