- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Georgetown, TX
James Tippit Middle
Federal NCES profile for James Tippit Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482060002070
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Tippit Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James Tippit Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Tippit Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Georgetown, TX.
School address
District: Georgetown Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482060002070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
James Tippit Middle held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 482060002070 · Georgetown, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 14:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: East View H S (2,206 students)
James Tippit Middle held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James Tippit Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East View H S
East View H S
2,206 students
- Georgetown H S
Georgetown H S
2,059 students
- Wolf Ranch El 869
Wolf Ranch El
869 students
- George Wagner 837
George Wagner Middle
837 students
- Charles a Forb 803
Charles a Forbes Middle
803 students
- This school 728
James Tippit Middle
728 students
What this shows James Tippit Middle reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Tippit Middle compares
James Tippit Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$11,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 29.7%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, James Tippit Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown Isd reports $11,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Tippit Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East View H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wolf Ranch El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Wagner Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles a Forbes Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Tippit Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Tippit Middle
How many students attend James Tippit Middle?
James Tippit Middle has 728 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Georgetown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Tippit Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Tippit Middle is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 James Tippit Middle?
41.2% of students at James Tippit Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Tippit Middle?
The largest demographic group at James Tippit Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Georgetown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Tippit Middle?
James Tippit Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Tippit Middle rank among middle schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, James Tippit Middle ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Georgetown Isd?
Besides James Tippit 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.