Excellent
#340 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 11% in state
Tipton Academy Pk3
Elementary School · Tipton Academy · Garden City, MI
A charter elementary school in Garden City, MI where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1615 BELTON ST, Garden City, MI 48135
- Math 35% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tipton Academy Pk3 score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tipton Academy Pk3 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| David Hicks SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Dearborn Heights Montessori CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Kinloch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 533 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #1 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 Pk3 is listed in Tipton Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tipton Academy Pk3
Tipton Academy Pk3 is a public elementary school in Garden City, MI, part of Tipton Academy, serving approximately 282 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #340 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tipton Academy Pk3
What grades does Tipton Academy Pk3 serve?
Tipton Academy Pk3 serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Tipton Academy Pk3?
Tipton Academy Pk3 has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton Academy Pk3?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton Academy Pk3 is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tipton Academy Pk3 rank in MI?
Tipton Academy Pk3 ranks #340 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Tipton Academy Pk3's MySchoolScout rating?
Tipton Academy Pk3 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Pk3?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tipton Academy Pk3 has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Tipton Academy Pk3 a charter school?
Yes, Tipton Academy Pk3 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tipton Academy Pk3 a Title I school?
No, Tipton Academy Pk3 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tipton Academy Pk3?
82.6% of students at Tipton Academy Pk3 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (734) 261-0500
- 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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