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Tipton Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 512 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
512 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Tipton Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#645 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
263 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
51%
18%
# White Students
185 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
36%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
79
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
62
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,205 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,518 is higher than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,205
$18,441
Spending / Student
$22,518
$17,627
Best Tipton Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tipton Academy Pk3
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Belton St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 261-0500
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 261-0500
Grades: PK-3
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Tipton Academy 48
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29205 Florence St
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Grades: 4-12
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tipton Academy School District?
Tipton Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 512 students.
What is the rank of Tipton Academy School District?
Tipton Academy School District is ranked #629 out of 854 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton Academy School District?
51% of Tipton Academy School District students are Black, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 15:1, 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 $22,518 is higher than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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