Tipton Academy 48

29205 Florence St
Garden City, MI 48135
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 230 students in grades 4-12, Tipton Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Tipton Academy 48's student population of 230 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Tipton Academy 48 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tipton Academy 48 is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2336 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
34%
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25-29%
45%
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25-29%
38%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
50%
18%
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White
37%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tipton Academy 48's ranking?
Tipton Academy 48 is ranked #2336 out of 3,069 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Tipton Academy 48?
230 students attend Tipton Academy 48.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Tipton Academy 48 students are Black, 37% 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 48?
Tipton Academy 48 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tipton Academy 48 offer ?
Tipton Academy 48 offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tipton Academy 48 part of?
Tipton Academy 48 is part of Tipton Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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