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James Tippit Middle School vs. Douglas Benold Middle School

Should you attend James Tippit Middle School or Douglas Benold Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
James Tippit Middle School
1601 Leander Rd
Georgetown, TX 78628
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Douglas Benold Middle School
3407 Nw Blvd
Georgetown, TX 78628
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

James Tippit Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Douglas Benold Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 637 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 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 669 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 12:1 is lower than 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
637 students
669 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James Tippit Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Douglas Benold Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James Tippit Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Douglas Benold Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
54 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Douglas Benold Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James Tippit Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Georgetown Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Benold Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Georgetown Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#6262 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#1923 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James Tippit Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Douglas Benold Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
54%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Tippit Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Georgetown Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas Benold Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Georgetown Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
58%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Tippit Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Georgetown Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas Benold Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Georgetown Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
48%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Tippit Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Georgetown Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas Benold Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Georgetown Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of James Tippit Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Douglas Benold Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
205
222
Grade 7 Students
229
210
Grade 8 Students
203
237

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James Tippit Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Georgetown Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Douglas Benold Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Georgetown Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
47%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James Tippit Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Georgetown Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Douglas Benold Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Georgetown Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James Tippit Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Georgetown Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Douglas Benold Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Georgetown Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
34%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James Tippit Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Georgetown Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Douglas Benold Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Georgetown Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James Tippit Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Georgetown Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Douglas Benold Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Georgetown Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of James Tippit Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Georgetown Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Douglas Benold Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Georgetown Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James Tippit Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Georgetown Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Douglas Benold Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Georgetown Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James Tippit Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Georgetown Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Douglas Benold Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Georgetown Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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