Tipton Middle School

Tipton Community School Corp
817 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072
335 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Tipton Middle School, located at 817 S Main St in Tipton, Indiana, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Tipton Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the institution aims to prepare pupils for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

As an integral part of the small-town Tipton community, the school emphasizes a sense of belonging and civic responsibility among its student body. The faculty and administration prioritize a well-rounded curriculum that blends core academic subjects with extracurricular opportunities, such as athletics and student organizations. Through these offerings, Tipton Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are challenged to reach their full potential and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.
335
Total Students
26.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    292 (87.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (5.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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 Community School Corp
Phone: (765)675-7521
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 6 101
Grade 7 101
Grade 8 133
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hamilton Heights Middle School
Hamilton Heights School Corp
695 Students
25150 State Road 19
Arcadia, IN 46030 (8.2 miles away)
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