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Tipton Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 512 students in Tipton Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Tipton Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
512 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tipton Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#641 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
51%
18%
% White
36%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,205 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,518 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,205
$18,510
Spending / Student
$22,518
$17,693
Best Tipton Academy School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tipton Academy Pk3
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Belton St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 261-0500
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 261-0500
Gr: PK-3 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Tipton Academy 48
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29205 Florence St
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Gr: 4-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tipton Academy School District?
Tipton Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 512 students.
What is the rank of Tipton Academy School District?
Tipton Academy School District is ranked #632 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton Academy School District?
51% of Tipton Academy School District students are Black, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tipton Academy School District?
Tipton Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Tipton Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,518 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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