Summary:
The city of Dolan Springs, Arizona has only one school, Mt Tipton Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Kingman Unified School District. With a total enrollment of 176 students, Mt Tipton Elementary has a diverse student population, with 44.89% white and 48.3% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance is a concern, as its students consistently score well below the district and state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas.
Despite spending $15,510 per student, which is higher than the state average, Mt Tipton Elementary is ranked 911 out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools, placing it in the bottom 25% statewide. The school's ranking has declined over the past few years, going from 942 in 2017-2018 to 1,090 in 2020-2021. Additionally, the school has the highest student-teacher ratio (23.4) among the 8 elementary schools in the Kingman Unified School District, which may contribute to the academic challenges.
The high percentage of students (90.34%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Mt Tipton Elementary indicates a significant level of economic disadvantage in the school's population. This, combined with the academic underperformance and declining school ranking, suggests that the school is facing significant challenges that will likely require a multi-faceted approach involving increased funding, targeted interventions, and a focus on teacher recruitment and retention to improve student outcomes.
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