B+
Above Average
79/100

Tipton Academy PK3

📚 Pre-K – 03 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 1615 BELTON ST, Garden City, MI 48135
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 45% · Math 65% proficient · 61st percentile in Michigan
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

79
Repit Score
out of 100
282
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%61/100reading 39th percentile, math 84th percentile among Michigan elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 73% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +29 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (−1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (+28 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%75%reading -1 pts, math +23 pts75th percentile (list)
Low-income45%55%reading +9 pts, math +24 pts81st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1615 BELTON ST
City Garden City
ZIP Code 48135
District 2601036
NCES School ID 260103608432
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48135

Understanding the community around Tipton Academy PK3 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,630
Per Capita Income $31,043
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%
High School or Higher 90.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $152,800
Median Rent $950
Owner-Occupied 80.7%
Renter-Occupied 19.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Tipton Academy PK3.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 52.8%
White 35.1%
Two or More Races 6.4%
Hispanic/Latino 3.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 282
Teachers (FTE) 20.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Tipton Academy PK3?
Tipton Academy PK3 has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Tipton Academy PK3?
Tipton Academy PK3 has 282 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Tipton Academy PK3 serve?
Tipton Academy PK3 serves grades Pre-K – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Tipton Academy PK3 receive per student?
Tipton Academy PK3 receives $14,126 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Tipton Academy PK3 in 48135 ▼
Avg Home Value
$207,794
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,630
1-Year Change
+5.0%
% Renters
19.3%

Other Schools in 48135

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026