Below Average
#1742 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Mt Tipton Elementary School
Elementary School · Kingman Unified School District (79598) · Dolan Springs, AZ
A Kingman Unified School District (79598) elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 248, Dolan Springs, AZ 86441
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt Tipton Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mt Tipton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,553
Median home value
$92,700
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Kingman Unified School District (79598)
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerbat ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | Not available | 706 | Compare → |
| Desert Willow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | Not available | 486 | Compare → |
| Hualapai ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | Not available | 780 | Compare → |
| La Senita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 199 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kingman Unified School District (79598)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $9,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt Tipton Elementary School is listed in Kingman Unified School District (79598); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt Tipton Elementary School
Mt Tipton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dolan Springs, AZ, part of Kingman Unified School District (79598), serving approximately 189 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,742 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt Tipton Elementary School
What grades does Mt Tipton Elementary School serve?
Mt Tipton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Mt Tipton Elementary School?
Mt Tipton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Tipton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Tipton Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt Tipton Elementary School rank in AZ?
Mt Tipton Elementary School ranks #1,742 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mt Tipton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt Tipton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mt Tipton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Tipton Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mt Tipton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mt Tipton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt Tipton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mt Tipton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mohave County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.9%
- Phone
- (928) 767-3350
- Area population (ZIP 86441)
- 1,491
- Area median age
- 64.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86441; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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