Very Good
#2361 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 28% in state
Douglas Benold Middle
Middle School · Georgetown ISD · Georgetown, TX
A Georgetown ISD middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3407 NORTHWEST BLVD, Georgetown, TX 78628
- Math 56% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Douglas Benold Middle score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Douglas Benold Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,362/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Georgetown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,198
Median home value
$467,700
Median rent
$1,552/mo
College educated
53.1%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78628; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles a Forbes MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Grace Academy of GeorgetownPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Georgetown Behavioral Health InstituteCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 4.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| James Tippit MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 637 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Georgetown ISD
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #2 of 18
- District spending per student
- $11,236NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas Benold Middle is listed in GEORGETOWN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas Benold Middle
Douglas Benold Middle is a public middle school in Georgetown, TX, part of Georgetown ISD, serving approximately 669 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,361 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas Benold Middle
What grades does Douglas Benold Middle serve?
Douglas Benold Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Douglas Benold Middle?
Douglas Benold Middle has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Benold Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Benold Middle is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas Benold Middle rank in TX?
Douglas Benold Middle ranks #2,361 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Douglas Benold Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas Benold Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Douglas Benold Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Benold Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Douglas Benold Middle a charter school?
No, Douglas Benold Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas Benold Middle a Title I school?
No, Douglas Benold Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas Benold Middle?
27.5% of students at Douglas Benold Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 669
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (512) 943-5090
- Area population (ZIP 78628)
- 44,821
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78628; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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