Enrollment
720
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Georgetown, TX
Douglas Benold Middle
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Benold Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482060007487
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Benold Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Benold Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Benold Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Georgetown, TX.
School address
District: Georgetown Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482060007487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douglas Benold Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Douglas Benold Middle
Douglas Benold Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Georgetown, Texas, enrolling 720 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 720 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 841 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #692, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Georgetown Isd also operates East View H S (2,206 students) and Georgetown H S (2,059 students) alongside Douglas Benold Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Douglas Benold Middle compares
Douglas Benold Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 64% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Douglas Benold Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Georgetown Isd, which includes Douglas Benold Middle.
$11,115
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.2%
State 7.3%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Douglas Benold Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East View H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wolf Ranch El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Wagner Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles a Forbes Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Benold Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,059
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Douglas Benold Middle
How many students attend Douglas Benold Middle?
Douglas Benold Middle has 720 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Georgetown, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Benold Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Benold Middle is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas Benold Middle?
22.3% of students at Douglas Benold Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Benold Middle?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Benold Middle is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Georgetown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Benold Middle?
Douglas Benold Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglas Benold Middle rank among middle schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Benold Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Georgetown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Georgetown on the city page.
Is Douglas Benold Middle a good school?
Douglas Benold Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Georgetown Isd?
Besides Douglas Benold Middle, Georgetown Isd also operates East View H S (2,206 students), Georgetown H S (2,059 students), and Wolf Ranch El (869 students). See the Georgetown Isd district page for the complete list.
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