Tipton Elementary School vs Tipton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 101 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tipton Elementary School
Tipton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
284 students
Tipton Middle School
Tipton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
256 students
| Measure | Tipton Elementary School Tipton, Iowa | Tipton Middle School Tipton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #376 of 654 | #40 of 239 |
| National rank | #9417 of 50,301 | #739 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 284 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Tipton | Tipton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tipton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 72.8).
- •Tipton Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Tipton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Tipton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 23.8%).
- •Tipton Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.5).
- •Tipton Elementary School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 256.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tipton Elementary School better than Tipton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tipton Middle School ranks higher (85.2 vs 72.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Tipton Elementary School and Tipton Middle School?
About 101 m in a straight line, between Tipton and Tipton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tipton Elementary School: 284. Tipton Middle School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tipton Elementary School and Tipton Middle School rank in Iowa?
Tipton Elementary School is 376th of 654 and Tipton Middle School is 40th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).