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#2477 of 3,192 schools in MI
Tipton Academy 48
School · Tipton Academy · Garden City, MI
A charter school in Garden City, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
29205 Florence, Garden City, MI 48135
- Math 17% vs MI 33% (2022)
- Reading 27% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tipton Academy 48 score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tipton Academy 48 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,054/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garden City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,396
Median home value
$162,400
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tipton Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,736NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Tipton Academy 48 is listed in Tipton Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tipton Academy 48
Tipton Academy 48 is a public school in Garden City, MI, part of Tipton Academy, serving approximately 230 students in grades 4th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,477 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tipton Academy 48
What grades does Tipton Academy 48 serve?
Tipton Academy 48 serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Tipton Academy 48?
Tipton Academy 48 has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton Academy 48?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton Academy 48 is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tipton Academy 48 rank in MI?
Tipton Academy 48 ranks #2,477 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Tipton Academy 48's MySchoolScout rating?
Tipton Academy 48 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Tipton Academy 48?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tipton Academy 48 has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Tipton Academy 48 a charter school?
Yes, Tipton Academy 48 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tipton Academy 48 a Title I school?
No, Tipton Academy 48 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tipton Academy 48?
77.4% of students at Tipton Academy 48 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (586) 731-5300
- Area population (ZIP 48135)
- 26,910
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 48135; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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