Serving 728 students in grades 6-8, James Tippit Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 728 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James Tippit Middle serves the southwest part of Georgetown, TX, covering an area of approximately 68.7 square miles. Most families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Tippit Middle School's student population of 728 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
728 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
James Tippit Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Tippit Middle School is 0.67, which is more 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
#6358 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Navy, White and Gray
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Tippit Middle School's ranking?
James Tippit Middle School is ranked #6358 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James Tippit Middle School often compared to?
James Tippit Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas Benold Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James Tippit Middle School?
728 students attend James Tippit Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of James Tippit Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Tippit Middle School?
James Tippit Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Tippit Middle School offer ?
James Tippit Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James Tippit Middle School part of?
James Tippit Middle School is part of Georgetown Independent School District.
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