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Tipton Middle School

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Tipton Middle School ranks 166 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

166^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 52% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Tipton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Tipton, Iowa, with 267 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.8. The school is part of the Tipton Community School District, which is ranked 238 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tipton Middle School generally performs above the state average in ISASP test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 66.7% to 85% in English Language Arts and 63.2% to 84.4% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 69.8% to 80.2% and 71.5% to 74.4%, respectively. However, the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.8% to 23.4%, compared to the state average of around 20%. Additionally, Tipton Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 24.41% to 33.71%, which is higher than the state average.

Tipton Middle School's performance lags behind that of nearby high-performing schools like Solon Middle School and Mount Vernon Middle School, which consistently rank among the top middle schools in Iowa and have significantly higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower free/reduced lunch rates. Tipton Middle School's test scores have also shown a declining trend in recent years, with proficiency rates dropping across multiple grades and subjects. The school's lower spending per student and higher student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby high-performing schools may indicate challenges in providing adequate resources and support for students.

256

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,591

Per pupil spending ?

23.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

725 West 7th St.
Tipton, IA 52772

(563) 886-6025

District: Tipton Community School District

Students who attend Tipton Middle School usually attend:

High:

Tipton High School

Feeder schools for Tipton Middle School:

Elementary:

Tipton Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

2.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 69th percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Iowa median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg74%

Iowa avg72%

166^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

238^th of 313Tipton Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	55.6	166 of 344	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.5	162 of 337	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.1	212 of 334	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.8	148 of 337	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.3	136 of 324	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.7	183 of 342	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.3	161 of 318	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	53.4	163 of 327	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.8	111 of 343	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	66.7	109 of 349	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	81.8	23 of 337	93.2%	★★★★★
2013	62.0	128 of 350	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	76.5	43 of 349	87.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts77%+3 vs state

Mathematics73%~ state avg

Science68%~ state avg

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Schools Near Tipton Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tipton Middle School	Public	5-8	725 West 7th St.	Tipton	52772	Cedar County	Tipton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 886-6025	256	21	11.9	23.8%	237 (92.6%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	55.6	166^th of 344 public middle schools	51.7%		56.5	162^nd of 337 public middle schools	51.9%	4	66.7	78.1	85.0	79.1	63.2	84.4	78.3	65.7	64.9	70.1	$10,591	$216	$10,375
West Branch Middle School	Public	5-8	900 W. Main St.	West Branch	52358	Cedar County	West Branch Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 643-5324	239	17	14.2	21.8%	202 (84.5%)	5 (2.1%)	23 (9.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	43.6	235^th of 344 public middle schools	31.7%		50.3	194^th of 337 public middle schools	42.4%	41	82.3	79.5	75.4	82.8	85.5	79.5	66.2	67.2	80.6	62.5	$14,753	$580	$14,171
West Liberty Middle School	Public	5-8	203 E. 7th St	West Liberty	52776	Muscatine County	West Liberty Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 627-2118	367	26	14.0	52.0%	137 (37.3%)	3 (0.8%)	217 (59.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	27.6	280^th of 344 public middle schools	18.6%		12.4	313^th of 337 public middle schools	7.1%	33	45.8	47.4	71.7	69.6	38.6	47.4	82.6	68.4	51.8	63.3	$13,387	$274	$13,113
Mount Vernon Middle School	Public	5-8	525 Palisades Road SW	Mount Vernon	52314	Linn County	Mount Vernon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 895-6254	425	25	17.1	15.8%	381 (89.6%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)	90.2	4^th of 344 public middle schools	98.8%		89.6	9^th of 337 public middle schools	97.3%	5	92.7	90.7	90.8	95.2	86.2	90.7	89.8	95.2	89.0	94.3	$12,017	$516	$11,501
Solon Middle School	Public	6-8	1775 Racine Ave.	Solon	52333	Johnson County	Solon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 624-2381	320	25	12.7	11.3%	304 (95.0%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	84.4	18^th of 344 public middle schools	94.8%		86.8	14^th of 337 public middle schools	95.8%	4		86.9	91.6	96.1		81.3	80.4	96.1		94.2	$12,824	$214	$12,609

Frequently Asked Questions about Tipton Middle School

Is Tipton Middle School a good school?

Tipton Middle School ranks 166^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Tipton Middle School attend?

Students who attend Tipton Middle School usually go on to attend Tipton High School

What district is Tipton Middle School in?

Tipton Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Tipton Middle School?

Students at Tipton Middle School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Tipton Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 256 students attended Tipton Middle School.

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