Summary:
The 52772 zip code area is home to three schools - Tipton Elementary School, Tipton High School, and Tipton Middle School - all part of the Tipton Community School District. The data reveals a mix of strong and inconsistent performance across these schools, with Tipton Middle School and Tipton High School standing out as the top performers in the area.
Tipton Middle School is ranked 166 out of 344 Iowa middle schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It consistently performs well on ISASP tests, with 85% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 78% of 6th and 7th graders scoring proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, Tipton Elementary School's proficiency rates are often below the state averages, particularly in Mathematics, suggesting room for improvement at the lower grade levels.
Tipton High School also shines, ranking 169 out of 338 Iowa high schools with a 3-star rating. It boasts an impressive 88.3% four-year graduation rate and strong ISASP test scores, with 79.1% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. However, all three schools in the district share a concerning 21.6% chronic absenteeism rate, which is higher than the state average and indicates a need to address attendance issues. Additionally, the relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, especially at Tipton Elementary School, suggest the schools may be serving a population with greater economic challenges, which could impact academic performance and other outcomes.
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