Tipton Academy 48

Summary:

Tipton Academy 48 is an alternative public charter school located in Garden City, Michigan, serving grades 4-12 with a student population of 210. The school has a diverse racial makeup, with 39.05% White, 47.14% African American, 4.29% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of Asian and students of two or more races.

Tipton Academy 48 faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.9% to a peak of 64.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Tipton Academy 48 consistently underperforms the state averages in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 30.2% compared to the state average of 43.3%, and its 5th grade Math proficiency rate was 7.84% compared to the state average of 32.6%. Additionally, Tipton Academy 48 has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67% to 75.24%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school has also seen a decline in per-student spending, from $8,005 in 2019-2020 to $4,725 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average.

Comparing Tipton Academy 48 to its neighbors highlights the disparities in educational opportunities and the importance of addressing systemic inequities in the region. Nearby schools like Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K12, Universal Learning Academy, and Star International Academy perform significantly better than Tipton Academy 48 in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The high free and reduced-price lunch rates at Tipton Academy 48 are comparable to other nearby alternative schools, such as Vista Meadows Academy and David Ellis Academy West, which also serve economically disadvantaged populations. These disparities suggest the need for targeted interventions and additional support to improve student outcomes at Tipton Academy 48.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative 4-12

 29205 Florence St
       Garden City, MI  48135-2744


(586) 731-5300

District: Tipton Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1222nd of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,725 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  210

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.1%
White:
39.0%
Two or more races:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.9% Help


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Compare Details Tipton Academy 48 ranks worse than 82.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tipton Academy 48 ranks worse than 74.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (47.1%), White (39%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tipton Academy 48 is 17.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tipton Academy 48 is $4,725.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tipton Academy 48:

SchoolDigger ranks Tipton Academy 48 1222nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Tipton Academy 48 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Tipton Academy 48 668th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Tipton Academy 48 in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Tipton Academy 48

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.72 1039th 1448 28.2%
2019 37.47 881st 1408 37.4%
2022 19.81 1080th 1344 19.6%
2023 18.03 1192nd 1470 18.9%
2024 16.93 1222nd 1486 17.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tipton Academy 48

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.66 786th 1397 43.7%
2019 53.72 480th 1134 57.7%
2022 43.30 605th 1099 44.9%
2023 32.08 920th 1350 31.9%
2024 25.18 1077th 1381 22.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Tipton Academy 48

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.83 907th 1443 37.1%
2019 44.70 653rd 1171 44.2%
2022 19.57 927th 1106 16.2%
2023 16.28 1125th 1321 14.8%
2024 19.37 1104th 1342 17.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Tipton Academy 48

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.46 1108th 1446 23.4%
2019 30.88 836th 1196 30.1%
2022 20.87 916th 1139 19.6%
2023 15.35 1137th 1334 14.8%
2024 12.45 1209th 1347 10.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Tipton Academy 48

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.36 160th 475 66.3%
2024 38.46 189th 348 45.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Tipton Academy 48

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.31 977th 1253 22.0%
2019 32.63 789th 1128 30.1%
2022 15.62 979th 1102 11.2%
2023 23.40 959th 1198 19.9%
2024 14.79 1072nd 1204 11.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tipton Academy 48

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tipton Academy 48

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.77 390th 838 53.5%
2019 41.05 455th 792 42.6%
2022 15.39 664th 776 14.4%
2023 20.25 693rd 883 21.5%
2024 25.00 668th 897 25.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tipton Academy 48

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.83 115th 815 85.9%
2019 71.15 117th 672 82.6%
2022 21.06 572nd 691 17.2%
2023 32.57 561st 825 32.0%
2024 36.97 520th 836 37.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Tipton Academy 48

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.65 331st 794 58.3%
2019 34.96 432nd 658 34.3%
2023 21.50 617th 770 19.9%
2024 49.67 327th 771 57.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Tipton Academy 48

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.71 409th 797 48.7%
2019 43.91 333rd 639 47.9%
2022 20.79 542nd 658 17.6%
2023 30.52 542nd 776 30.2%
2024 23.70 606th 786 22.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Tipton Academy 48

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.46 172nd 310 44.5%
2024 48.30 124th 300 58.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Tipton Academy 48

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.11 335th 678 50.6%
2019 36.92 387th 624 38.0%
2022 17.29 558th 638 12.5%
2023 28.68 509th 688 26.0%
2024 37.44 434th 701 38.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Tipton Academy 48 Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Tipton Academy 48

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 130 50 0 5 0 0 8 0 193
2017 147 51 0 7 1 0 14 0 220
2018 146 52 1 13 1 0 13 0 226
2019 139 70 1 13 0 0 22 0 245
2020 109 78 3 13 0 0 16 0 219
2021 92 75 2 18 0 0 16 0 203
2022 93 77 3 16 0 0 17 0 206
2023 82 99 3 9 0 0 17 0 210

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tipton Academy 48

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 193 10.0 19.3 69.9
2017 220 15.0 14.6 65.5
2018 226 11.0 20.5 64.6
2019 245 11.0 22.2 70.2
2020 219 12.7 17.1 73.1
2021 203 10.3 19.6 67
2022 206 10.9 18.8 75.2
2023 210 12.2 17.1 72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tipton Academy 48

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 193 10.0 19.3 69.9
2017 220 15.0 14.6 65.5
2018 226 11.0 20.5 64.6
2019 245 11.0 22.2 70.2
2020 219 12.7 17.1 73.1
2021 203 10.3 19.6 67
2022 206 10.9 18.8 75.2
2023 210 12.2 17.1 72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tipton Academy 48

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $3,905 (100.0%) $3,905
2020 $1,093 (13.7%) $6,912 (86.3%) $8,005
2021 $1,354 (18.5%) $5,977 (81.5%) $7,330
2022 $1,814 (24.9%) $5,475 (75.1%) $7,289
2023 $00 (0.0%) $4,725 (100.0%) $4,725

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tipton Academy 48

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 881st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1192nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 18.5%
Ranks 455th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 693rd of 883 Middle schools
 21%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy 48)40.612.2
 28.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy)40.612.2
 28.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Tipton Academy 48)41.514.3
 27.2%
   4th Grade Math (Tipton Academy)41.514.3
 27.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy 48)40.418.9
 21.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy)40.418.9
 21.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Tipton Academy 48)26.921.6
 5.3%
   5th Grade Math (Tipton Academy)26.921.6
 5.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy 48)42.522.2
 20.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy)42.522.2
 20.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Tipton Academy 48)20.58.3
 12.2%
   6th Grade Math (Tipton Academy)20.58.3
 12.2%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy 48)45.525.5
 20%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy)45.525.5
 20%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Tipton Academy 48)24.212.8
 11.4%
   7th Grade Math (Tipton Academy)24.212.8
 11.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tipton Academy 48)22.213.2
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tipton Academy)22.213.2
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.3
 1.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy 48)63.950
 13.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Academy)63.950
 13.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tipton Academy 48)30.610
 20.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tipton Academy)30.610
 20.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students245210
 14.3%
African American7099
 41.4%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic139
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White13982
 41%
Two or More Races2217
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.2%72.9%
 2.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 210 students attended Tipton Academy 48.

Students at Tipton Academy 48 are 47% African American, 39% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Tipton Academy 48 ranks in the bottom 17.8% of Michigan alternative schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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