Is Tipton Academy 48 a good school?

Tipton Academy 48 ranks in the bottom 18.9% of Michigan alternative schools.

How many students attend Tipton Academy 48?

In the 2022-23 school year, 210 students attended Tipton Academy 48.

What is the racial makeup of Tipton Academy 48?

Students at Tipton Academy 48 are 47% African American, 39% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Tipton Academy 48

Public, Charter, Alternative 4-12

29205 Florence St
Garden City, MI 48135-2744

(586) 731-5300

District: Tipton Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1192^nd of 1,470 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,725

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 210

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.1%

White:

39.0%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tipton Academy 48 ranks worse than 81.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.03. (See more...)

Compare Details Tipton Academy 48 ranks worse than 78.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (47.1%), White (39%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tipton Academy 48 is 17.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tipton Academy 48 is $4,725.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Tipton Academy 48 1192^nd of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Tipton Academy 48 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Tipton Academy 48 693^rd of 883 Michigan public middle schools. (See Tipton Academy 48 in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Tipton Academy 48

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	32.72	1039^th	1448	28.2%
2019	37.47	881^st	1408	37.4%
2022	19.81	1080^th	1344	19.6%
2023	18.03	1192^nd	1470	18.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tipton Academy 48

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	46.66	786^th	1397	43.7%
2019	53.72	480^th	1134	57.7%
2022	43.30	605^th	1099	44.9%
2023	32.08	920^th	1350	31.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Tipton Academy 48

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	39.83	907^th	1443	37.1%
2019	44.70	653^rd	1171	44.2%
2022	19.57	927^th	1106	16.2%
2023	16.28	1125^th	1321	14.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Tipton Academy 48

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	25.46	1108^th	1446	23.4%
2019	30.88	836^th	1196	30.1%
2022	20.87	916^th	1139	19.6%
2023	15.35	1137^th	1334	14.8%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Tipton Academy 48

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	56.36	160^th	475	66.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Tipton Academy 48

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	27.31	977^th	1253	22.0%
2019	32.63	789^th	1128	30.1%
2022	15.62	979^th	1102	11.2%
2023	23.40	959^th	1198	19.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tipton Academy 48

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	54.77	390^th	838	53.5%
2019	41.05	455^th	792	42.6%
2022	15.39	664^th	776	14.4%
2023	20.25	693^rd	883	21.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tipton Academy 48

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	76.83	115^th	815	85.9%
2019	71.15	117^th	672	82.6%
2022	21.06	572^nd	691	17.2%
2023	32.57	561^st	825	32.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Tipton Academy 48

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	56.65	331^st	794	58.3%
2019	34.96	432^nd	658	34.3%
2023	21.50	617^th	770	19.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Tipton Academy 48

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	46.71	409^th	797	48.7%
2019	43.91	333^rd	639	47.9%
2022	20.79	542^nd	658	17.6%
2023	30.52	542^nd	776	30.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Tipton Academy 48

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.46	172^nd	310	44.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Tipton Academy 48

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	49.11	335^th	678	50.6%
2019	36.92	387^th	624	38.0%
2022	17.29	558^th	638	12.5%
2023	28.68	509^th	688	26.0%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	130	50	0	5	0	8	193
2017	147	51	0	7	1	14	220
2018	146	52	1	13	1	13	226
2019	139	70	1	13	0	22	245
2020	109	78	3	13	0	16	219
2021	92	75	2	18	0	16	203
2022	93	77	3	16	0	17	206
2023	82	99	3	9	0	17	210

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tipton Academy 48

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	193	10.0	19.3	69.9
2017	220	15.0	14.6	65.5
2018	226	11.0	20.5	64.6
2019	245	11.0	22.2	70.2
2020	219	12.7	17.1	73.1
2021	203	10.3	19.6	67
2022	206	10.9	18.8	75.2
2023	210	12.2	17.1	72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tipton Academy 48

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	193	10.0	19.3	69.9
2017	220	15.0	14.6	65.5
2018	226	11.0	20.5	64.6
2019	245	11.0	22.2	70.2
2020	219	12.7	17.1	73.1
2021	203	10.3	19.6	67
2022	206	10.9	18.8	75.2
2023	210	12.2	17.1	72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tipton Academy 48

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$3,905 (100.0%)	$3,905
2020	$1,093 (13.7%)	$6,912 (86.3%)	$8,005
2021	$1,354 (18.5%)	$5,977 (81.5%)	$7,330
2022	$1,814 (24.9%)	$5,475 (75.1%)	$7,289
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$4,725 (100.0%)	$4,725

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tipton Academy 48

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 881^st of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1192^nd of 1470 Elementary schools	18.5%
Ranks 455^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 693^rd of 883 Middle schools	21%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy 48)	40.6	12.2	28.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy)	40.6	12.2	28.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Tipton Academy 48)	41.5	14.3	27.2%
4th Grade Math (Tipton Academy)	41.5	14.3	27.2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy 48)	40.4	18.9	21.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy)	40.4	18.9	21.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Tipton Academy 48)	26.9	21.6	5.3%
5th Grade Math (Tipton Academy)	26.9	21.6	5.3%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy 48)	42.5	22.2	20.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy)	42.5	22.2	20.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Tipton Academy 48)	20.5	8.3	12.2%
6th Grade Math (Tipton Academy)	20.5	8.3	12.2%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy 48)	45.5	25.5	20%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy)	45.5	25.5	20%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Tipton Academy 48)	24.2	12.8	11.4%
7th Grade Math (Tipton Academy)	24.2	12.8	11.4%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tipton Academy 48)	22.2	13.2	9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tipton Academy)	22.2	13.2	9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.3	1.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy 48)	63.9	50	13.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy)	63.9	50	13.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tipton Academy 48)	30.6	10	20.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tipton Academy)	30.6	10	20.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	245	210	14.3%
African American	70	99	41.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	13	9	30.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	139	82	41%
Two or More Races	22	17	22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.2%	72.9%	2.7%

Schools Near Tipton Academy 48

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2023)	PSAT Mathematics (2023)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2023)	SAT Mathematics (2023)	M-Step English Language Arts (2023)					M-Step Math (2023)					M-Step Science (2023)			M-Step Social Studies (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tipton Academy 48	Public, Charter, Alternative	4-12	29205 Florence St	Garden City	48135	Wayne County	Tipton Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(586) 731-5300	210	12	17.1	72.9%	82 (39.0%)	99 (47.1%)	9 (4.3%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.1%)								(n/a)	50.0	10.0				12.2	18.9	22.2	25.5		14.3	21.6	8.3	12.8	37.8	13.3					$4,725	$00	$4,725
Burger Development Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	28865 Carlysle St	Inkster	48141	Wayne County	Garden City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(734) 729-1830	105	43	2.4	40.0%	61 (58.1%)	30 (28.6%)	4 (3.8%)	8 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)																					$67,535	$3,420	$64,115
Universal Learning Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	28015 Joy Rd	Westland	48185	Wayne County	Universal Learning Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(734) 402-5900	730	45	16.2	94.9%	646 (88.5%)	64 (8.8%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.8%)								(n/a)	37.1	14.3	30.8	11.5	12.1	13.6	17.7	7.1	12.7	10.3	8.5	9.7	8.9	9.1	12.9	15.7	26.9		11.4	30.8	$12,362	$3,352	$9,010
Star International Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	24425 Hass St	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Star International Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 724-8990	1,698	86	19.8	92.2%	1,561 (91.9%)	63 (3.7%)	19 (1.1%)	33 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (1.3%)								(n/a)	63.0	32.6	43.7	25.3	25.4	35.7	35.4	32.0	26.8	31.0	25.0	31.9	15.6	14.1	27.8	32.6	28.7	11.1	15.2	24.1	$12,062	$2,900	$9,162
Benjamin Franklin Middle School	Public, Alternative	6-11	33555 Annapolis St	Wayne	48184	Wayne County	Wayne-Westland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(734) 419-2402	646	39	16.6	75.2%	280 (43.3%)	282 (43.7%)	35 (5.4%)	7 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (5.9%)								(n/a)	36.5	10.6						19.0	11.7				8.4	4.4		14.0			9.9		$20,565	$3,060	$17,505
Howe Trainable Center and Montessori	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	22586 Ann Arbor Trl	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 827-7000	269	23	11.7	66.5%	243 (90.3%)	13 (4.8%)	5 (1.9%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)					71.4	41.7	50.0				50.0	45.0			45.0			25.0			$30,175	$3,323	$26,851
Vista Meadows Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	20651 West Warren St	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Vista Meadows Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 240-4347	103	5	20.1	100.0%	5 (4.9%)	97 (94.2%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					$11,574	$3,074	$8,500
Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K12	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	18700 Audette St	Dearborn	48124	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(313) 827-3023	405	20	20.5	78.5%	377 (93.1%)	16 (4.0%)	6 (1.5%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	52.2	8.7	37.5	15.6	25.0	30.8	40.0	20.0	20.5	37.5		30.0	10.0	18.2	20.0	22.0	37.9		8.0	21.4	$14,929	$9,203	$5,726
Romulus Virtual Learning Center	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	9650 Wayne Rd	Romulus	48174	Wayne County	Romulus Community Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(734) 632-1610	137	8	17.1	78.8%	29 (21.2%)	94 (68.6%)	6 (4.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)								(n/a)																					$8,735	$1,910	$6,825
Advanced Technology Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4801 Oakman Blvd	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Advanced Technology Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 625-4700	1,215	54	22.4	94.6%	29 (2.4%)	896 (73.7%)	278 (22.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)								(n/a)	35.8	12.4	32.9	6.6	9.6	10.0	11.5	18.0	12.2	4.7	10.0		15.1	4.1	6.2	10.1	26.0	3.1	4.0	14.3	$11,414	$1,669	$9,745

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