Tipton Middle School

Tipton Comm School District
725 West 7th St.
Tipton, IA 52772
256 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Tipton Middle School, located at 725 West 7th St. in Tipton, Iowa, serves as a central hub for academic and personal development for students in the middle grades. As part of the Tipton Community School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Tipton Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school strives to prepare its students for future success by promoting a culture of collaboration, responsibility, and academic excellence. By utilizing resources provided through their official district website, families can stay connected with school events, faculty communication, and educational programming, all of which reflect the school’s commitment to maintaining a strong partnership between educators, students, and the Tipton community.
256
Total Students
21.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    237 (92.6%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tipton Comm School District
Phone: (563)886-6025
Website: http://www.tipton.k12.ia.us/TMS
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 56
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 58
Grade 6 67
Grade 7 63
Grade 8 68
Gender Ratio