Tipton Hill Elementary School serves 47 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥80%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
25%
White
100%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% NC state average).
How many students attend Tipton Hill Elementary School?
47 students attend Tipton Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tipton Hill Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tipton Hill Elementary School?
Tipton Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tipton Hill Elementary School offer ?
Tipton Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tipton Hill Elementary School part of?
Tipton Hill Elementary School is part of Mitchell County Schools School District.
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