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#1271 of 2,221 schools in MO
Tipton Middle School
Middle School · Tipton R-vi · Tipton, MO
A Tipton R-vi middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
334 US HWY 50 WEST, Tipton, MO 65081
- Math 35% vs MO 45% (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tipton Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,653
Median home value
$148,200
Median rent
$774/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Tipton R-vi
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tipton Middle School is listed in TIPTON R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tipton Middle School
Tipton Middle School is a public middle school in Tipton, MO, part of Tipton R-vi, serving approximately 122 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,271 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tipton Middle School
What grades does Tipton Middle School serve?
Tipton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tipton Middle School?
Tipton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton Middle School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tipton Middle School rank in MO?
Tipton Middle School ranks #1,271 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Tipton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tipton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tipton Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Tipton Middle School a charter school?
No, Tipton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tipton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Tipton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tipton Middle School?
48.4% of students at Tipton Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Moniteau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (660) 433-5528
- Area population (ZIP 65081)
- 4,377
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 65081; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025, multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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