The Mount Tipton School is a K-6 public school in Dolan Springs, Arizona. It serves the towns of Meadview, White Hills, Chloride, and Dolan Springs. It is operated by the Kingman Unified School District.
Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mt Tipton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Tipton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mt Tipton Elementary School's student population of 189 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
KUSD WELCOMES ALL STUDENTS ON A LEARNING PATHWAY TO INFORMED AND ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP.
School Mascot
Not Available
School Rankings
Mt Tipton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Tipton Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1663 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
44%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Not Available
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Tipton Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Tipton Elementary School is ranked #1663 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mt Tipton Elementary School?
189 students attend Mt Tipton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mt Tipton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Tipton Elementary School?
Mt Tipton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt Tipton Elementary School offer ?
Mt Tipton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Tipton Elementary School part of?
Mt Tipton Elementary School is part of Kingman Unified School District (79598).
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