Summary:
The 65081 zip code has only one middle school, Tipton Middle School, which is part of the Tipton R-VI school district. The school has struggled academically, with student performance well below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
Tipton Middle School has a declining statewide ranking, going from 309 out of 438 Missouri middle schools in 2024-2025 to 399 out of 459 in 2022-2023, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic challenges are persistent, with only 34.6% of 6th graders proficient or better in math in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 45.5%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.5% for the 2023-2024 school year, which likely contributes to the low academic performance.
Despite the school's relatively low spending per student ($9,588) and small class sizes (10.3 student-teacher ratio), the data suggests that resources may not be the primary issue. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (48.36% in 2023-2024) highlights the need to consider the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's population and how they may be impacting academic achievement. Addressing the academic challenges, attendance issues, and socioeconomic factors will be crucial for Tipton Middle School to improve student outcomes and better serve its community.
Thank you for your feedback!