Serving 720 students in grades 6-8, Douglas Benold Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Douglas Benold Middle serves the northwest part of Georgetown, TX, covering an area of approximately 40.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the nearest boundary and some residing as far as 10.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglas Benold Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Douglas Benold Middle School's student population of 720 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
720 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Rankings
Douglas Benold Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas Benold Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1818 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Benold Middle School's ranking?
Douglas Benold Middle School is ranked #1818 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Douglas Benold Middle School often compared to?
Douglas Benold Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Tippit Middle School, Gateway College Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Douglas Benold Middle School?
720 students attend Douglas Benold Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Douglas Benold Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglas Benold Middle School?
Douglas Benold Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Douglas Benold Middle School offer ?
Douglas Benold Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Douglas Benold Middle School part of?
Douglas Benold Middle School is part of Georgetown Independent School District.
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