Summary:
Tipton Elementary is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the rural Tipton Elementary district, with 485 students, nearly all of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Tipton Elementary shows a clear pattern of stronger academic performance in its upper grades, with 8th graders scoring notably above the state average in English Language Arts at 60.42% proficiency. However, overall proficiency rates in English, math, and science remain below state averages, with math and science being particular areas for improvement. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 15% is a relative strength, being better than the state average, which is significant given the high economic need of its student population.
Financially, the school is supported with substantial resources, spending over $20,000 per student. It has shown a recent positive trend, improving its statewide ranking from 1 to 2 stars. For parents, this indicates a school that fosters better-than-expected student attendance and helps students achieve strong results by 8th grade, but one that is still working to build foundational skills in the earlier grades, especially in mathematics.
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