- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tipton, MO
Tipton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tipton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293033003383
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tipton Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tipton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tipton Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tipton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Tipton Middle School shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 9.7 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 293033003383 · Tipton, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 13.6:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Tipton Elem. (222 students)
Tipton Middle School shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE added 9.7 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Tipton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tipton Elem.
Tipton Elem.
222 students
- Tipton High
Tipton High
185 students
- This school
Tipton Middle School
122 students
What this shows Tipton Middle School reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tipton Middle School compares
Tipton Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 26% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Tipton Middle School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Tipton R-Vi reports $11,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tipton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tipton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tipton Middle School
How many students attend Tipton Middle School?
Tipton Middle School has 122 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tipton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tipton Middle School?
34.1% of students at Tipton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tipton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tipton Middle School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Tipton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipton Middle School?
Tipton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tipton Middle School rank among public schools in Tipton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tipton, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tipton R-Vi?
Besides Tipton Middle School, Tipton R-Vi also operates Tipton Elem. (222 students) and Tipton High (185 students). See the Tipton R-Vi district page for the complete list.