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Tipton Middle School

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Tipton Middle School ranks 309 th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

309^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 29% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

Tipton Middle School is a public middle school in Tipton, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 122 students. The school is part of the Tipton R-VI school district, which is ranked 212 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tipton Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts were significantly lower than the state averages. When compared to the nearby Morgan County Middle and California Middle, Tipton Middle School also lags behind in academic performance. Additionally, Tipton Middle School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 17.5% to 25.8% over the past few years, which is a concerning trend that can negatively impact student learning and achievement.

The relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Tipton Middle School, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 39.16% to 48.36% over the past few years, may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. The school's spending per student of $9,588 in the 2021-2022 school year is lower than the nearby Morgan County Middle ($12,949) but higher than California Middle ($8,996). Addressing the root causes of these issues through targeted interventions and support programs could be crucial in helping Tipton Middle School improve student outcomes and better serve the Tipton community.

122

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,208

Per pupil spending ?

41%

Free/discounted lunch ?

400 S Gravois
Tipton, MO 65081-8606

(660) 433-5528

District: Tipton R-VI

Students who attend Tipton Middle School usually attend:

High:

Tipton High

Feeder schools for Tipton Middle School:

Elementary:

Tipton Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.3%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Asian:

1.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 33rd percentile in 2021 → 29th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (28% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts scores 21 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg28%

Missouri avg40%

309^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Bottom 29%▼ down 4 pts since 2021

From bottom 33% (2021) to bottom 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

212^th of 367Tipton R-VI among Missouri 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	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	32.0	309 of 438	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.5	385 of 451	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.5	399 of 459	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.3	314 of 459	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.8	304 of 454	33.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	25.7	321 of 382	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	37.8	240 of 365	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.8	300 of 371	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	11.8	337 of 358	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	11.3	360 of 379	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.7	367 of 385	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	26.2	303 of 381	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.0	301 of 376	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)16th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)6th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics32%-9 vs state

English Language Arts18%-21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)				MAP Science (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tipton Middle School	Public	6-8	400 S Gravois	Tipton	65081	Moniteau County	Tipton R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 433-5528	122	10	12.7	41.0%	115 (94.3%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.3%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32	309^th of 438 public middle schools	29.5%		18.5	385^th of 451 public middle schools	14.6%	76		34.6	25.1	35.8				18.5			$11,208	$319	$10,889
California Middle	Public	5-8	211 S Owen St	California	65018	Moniteau County	Moniteau County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 796-2146	394	31	12.5	39.8%	328 (83.2%)	1 (0.3%)	58 (14.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	68.9	116^th of 438 public middle schools	73.5%		67.7	122^nd of 451 public middle schools	72.9%	6	31.8	33.6	52.9		53.5	41.2	40.2	44.1	54.3	53.2	$10,995	$193	$10,802
Morgan County Middle	Public	6-8	913 W Newton	Versailles	65084	Morgan County	Morgan County R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 378-5432	298	23	13.2	54.0%	273 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (5.0%)	40.2	274^th of 438 public middle schools	37.4%		46.6	240^th of 451 public middle schools	46.8%	34		34.7	50.4	22.3		34.3		26.0	35.8	23.2	$11,613	$733	$10,879
Morgan County R-I Middle School	Public	5-8	701 N. Oak St.	Stover	65078	Morgan County	Morgan County R-I	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(573) 377-2217	0																		(n/a)											$5,864	$01	$5,863

Frequently Asked Questions about Tipton Middle School

What district is Tipton Middle School in?

Tipton R-VI

What is the racial makeup of Tipton Middle School?

Students at Tipton Middle School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Tipton Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 122 students attended Tipton Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Tipton Middle School attend?

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

Is Tipton Middle School a good school?

Tipton Middle School ranks 309^th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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