Market Overview for James Tippit Middle
There are 506 active listings in James Tippit Middle with a median list price of $430K and a median sold price of $440K.
Homes average 76 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 86 homes have sold, with 1148 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $207.
About James Tippit Middle
James Tippit Middle, in Georgetown Independent School District, serves grades 6-8 in the GISD attendance zone. The campus enrolled approximately 728 students with a pupil-teacher ratio of about 13:1 as of the most recent reporting year.
The campus offers Gifted & Talented services, Special Education programming, fine arts (band, choir, theatre, orchestra), and the standard UIL middle-school athletics slate that prepares students for GISD's high-school programs. James Tippit Middle feeds East View High School for high school.
GISD operates 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools (Georgetown High, East View High, and Richarte High) plus alternative programs, serving 13,988 students (2025-26). GISD earned a "B" overall TEA accountability rating, 80 out of 100, for 2025-26, following three consecutive years at C. District administration is at 507 East University Avenue in Georgetown.
Living in James Tippit Middle
James Tippit Middle is at 1601 Leander Road in Georgetown (78628), southwest of I-35. Tippit MS feeds into East View HS, serving the Williams Drive east residential corridor and the Toll 130 / FM 971 east-side developments.
The East View High School attendance zone covers east and northeast Georgetown along the eastern University Avenue / Highway 29 corridor. The campus sits at 4490 East University Avenue and opened in 2008 as the GISD 9th Grade Campus, growing into a comprehensive HS as Georgetown's east-side population expanded. East View reclassified to UIL Class 6A as of the 2026 alignment cycle. NFL defensive end Levi Drake Rodriguez (Minnesota Vikings) is a notable East View alumnus.
Established and master-planned neighborhoods include the Cimarron Hills master-planned community (with the Cimarron Hills Country Club), Berry Creek (with the Berry Creek Country Club), Rancho Sienna, the eastern Williams Drive / Highway 29 residential corridor, and the newer FM 971 / Toll 130 east-side developments. The east-side neighborhoods feature Hill Country topography along the Williamson Creek and San Gabriel River corridors.
Day-to-day retail centers on the Highway 29 / East University Avenue retail strip, the I-35 frontage commercial in central Georgetown, and the Toll 130 / FM 971 corridor retail. Larger retail at Wolf Ranch Town Center on the west side and at the Rivery Town Center along I-35. Healthcare access centers on St. David's Georgetown Hospital at 2000 Scenic Drive, with Baylor Scott & White outpatient clinics along Williams Drive.
Outdoor recreation centers on Garey Park (a 525-acre regional park system in southern Georgetown with equestrian trails, a sports complex, and additional river access along the South San Gabriel), the surrounding country-club golf courses (Cimarron Hills, Berry Creek), and the developing east-side trail system along Williamson Creek. The Toll 130 corridor provides fast access to Round Rock and the Austin metro to the south.
Things to Do in James Tippit Middle
- Cimarron Hills Country Club: Private country club and master-planned community on the east side of Georgetown along Highway 29 with golf, tennis, and an event venue.
- Berry Creek Country Club: Private country club anchoring the Berry Creek master-planned community along Williams Drive on the northeast side of Georgetown.
- Garey Park (~5 mi S): 525-acre regional park system in southern Georgetown along the South San Gabriel River with equestrian trails, a sports complex, river access, and event lawns.
- San Gabriel River / Williamson Creek corridor: The North and Middle Forks of the San Gabriel and Williamson Creek run through the East View HS zone with greenbelt access points.
- Toll 130 corridor + Round Rock retail (~10 mi S): The SH 130 toll road provides fast access from East View south to Round Rock's Old Settlers Park / Dell Diamond / Round Rock Premium Outlets retail.
Major Employers in James Tippit Middle
- Georgetown Independent School District (Education): GISD administration and its elementary, middle, high and alternative campuses.
- St. David's Georgetown Hospital (Healthcare): Georgetown's acute-care hospital, at 2000 Scenic Drive. Baylor Scott & White runs outpatient clinics in the city as departments of its Round Rock medical center.
- Cimarron Hills + Berry Creek country clubs (Hospitality / Recreation): Two private country clubs and master-planned communities anchoring the East View zone's recreational economy.
- City of Georgetown + Williamson County (Local Government): Municipal government and Williamson County operations (Williamson County seat is in Georgetown).
- Toll 130 corridor logistics + commute (Logistics / Various): The SH 130 toll road provides commute access to Austin / Round Rock employers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does James Tippit Middle serve?
James Tippit Middle serves grades 6-8 in Georgetown Independent School District. The campus enrolled approximately 728 students with a pupil-teacher ratio of about 13:1 as of the most recent reporting year.
What is James Tippit Middle's feeder high school?
James Tippit Middle feeds East View High School for grades 9-12.
How is James Tippit Middle rated?
James Tippit Middle operates inside Georgetown Independent School District. GISD earned a "B" overall TEA accountability rating, 80 out of 100, for 2025-26.
Which programs does the campus offer?
James Tippit Middle runs Gifted & Talented services, Special Education programming, fine arts (band, choir, theatre, orchestra), and the standard UIL middle-school athletics slate.
How many schools does GISD operate?
GISD serves 13,988 students (2025-26) across 22 campuses, including its Georgetown High, East View High and Richarte High campuses plus alternative programs. A 12th elementary and a fifth middle school open in fall 2026, and a fourth comprehensive high school broke ground in October 2025 under the $649.5 million bond voters approved in May 2024.
