TES Tipton Times
December 8, 2023
TES Ranks Among Top 16% of All Elementary Schools in Indiana
Last month, U.S. News updated its 2024 Best Elementary and Middle School rankings, including 45,236 elementary schools and separately 22,053 middle schools. The public school rankings are calculated within each state and sorted by state and school district. It also produced separate statewide rankings specific to charter schools and magnet schools.
Tipton Elementary School, ranked at #285, is among the top 16% of elementary schools in the state. If the comparison is just among public elementary schools, TES ranks among the Top 25% of elementary schools in Indiana. There are about 1,800 elementary schools in the state.
Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare their students for high school. At TES, 55% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 44% scored at or above that level for reading. TES, with a student population of 641 students (PK-5), did better in math and reading in this metric compared with students across the state. In Indiana, 38% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 37% tested at or above that level for math.
The methodology used by U.S. News to formulate the rankings focuses on state assessments of students who were proficient or above proficient in mathematics and reading/language arts while accounting for student backgrounds, achievement in core subjects, and how well schools are educating their students. Student-teacher ratios are applied to break ties in the overall score. The rankings are based on publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education. Read more about how the Best Elementary Schools are ranked here.
“This recognition is confirmation to our teachers and staff that their hard work and dedication is making a positive impact on our students,” said Brian Johnson, Principal, Tipton Elementary School. “Students are benefiting through creative, relevant, meaningful, and effective learning experiences at TES.”
Photo caption: Through a combination of teaching through a laser focused lens, continual instructional enhancements, and improved classroom practices, students at Tipton Elementary School are excelling. According to the 2024 Best Elementary Schools Rankings from U.S. News, TES, at #285, is among the top 16% of elementary schools in the state. #BlueFuture Courtesy photo.
Important Dates
- December 4-15 - iReady Winter Testing
- December 12 - Mobile Dentist (Information below)
- December 20 - End of 2nd Quarter
- December 21-January 2 - Winter Break (No School)
- January 3 - Start of 3rd Quarter
Blue Devil Fridays
This morning, members of the Tipton High School FFA greeted our students as they arrived at TES.
Indy Honor Flight
Volunteers Needed - Student Mentoring Program
If interested, email Rachele Carter (rcarter@tcsc.k12.in.us) or Ken Ehman (kenehman@lookout.com) with your name and phone number. You will be contact with further information.
Volunteer Background Checks
Lunch Menu for December
Amazon Wish Lists
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Tipton Elementary School
Email: bjohnson@tcsc.k12.in.us
Website: tcsc.k12.in.us
Location: 1099 South Main Street, Tipton, IN, USA
Phone: 765-675-7397