Belton Middle

Summary:

Belton Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Belton Independent School District (ISD) in Belton, Texas, with a student population of 691 that is predominantly White and Hispanic.

Academically, Belton Middle faces some challenges, with its STAAR test scores generally below the district and state averages across most subject areas and grade levels. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and White students performing better than the district and state, while African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Economically Disadvantaged students perform significantly worse. Belton Middle's statewide ranking among Texas middle schools has declined in recent years, from 1019 out of 2252 schools in 2020-2021 to 1259 out of 2330 schools in 2022-2023.

Compared to its neighboring middle schools within the Belton ISD, such as Lake Belton Middle and North Belton Middle, Belton Middle's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher STAAR proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. While Belton Middle has relatively low dropout rates, addressing the performance gaps and supporting the academic growth of all students should be a priority for the school and district.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1704 Sparta Rd
       Belton, TX  76513


(254) 215-2800

District: Belton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1348th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,431 Help


Students who attend Belton Middle usually attend:

High:    Belton High School

Feeder schools for Belton Middle:

Elementary:    Charter Oak Elementary
    Leon Heights Elementary
    Miller Heights Elementary
    Sparta Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  715

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.1%
Hispanic:
33.8%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belton Middle ranks worse than 57.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.39. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), Hispanic (33.8%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belton Middle is 13.6, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belton Middle is $10,431. 2 middle schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Belton Middle 1348th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Belton Middle in the ranking list.)

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Belton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Belton Independent School District (Isd) 463rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.47 1019th 2252 54.8%
2022 43.21 1221st 2254 45.8%
2023 43.79 1259th 2330 46.0%
2024 41.39 1348th 2361 42.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.02 488th 743 34.3%
2022 40.90 504th 813 38.0%
2023 32.84 586th 817 28.3%
2024 40.20 487th 812 40.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.19 1565th 1592 1.7%
2022 13.36 1608th 1643 2.1%
2023 22.62 1493rd 1720 13.2%
2024 19.83 1582nd 1760 10.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.51 1217th 1712 28.9%
2022 29.55 1382nd 1757 21.3%
2023 32.88 1298th 1815 28.5%
2024 20.33 1717th 1881 8.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.88 1886th 2172 13.2%
2022 20.94 1950th 2220 12.2%
2023 25.88 1839th 2251 18.3%
2024 19.40 2006th 2224 9.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.38 1119th 2151 48.0%
2022 44.78 1160th 2221 47.8%
2023 45.85 1169th 2241 47.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.06 752nd 1501 49.9%
2022 39.52 1094th 1488 26.5%
2023 45.97 1007th 1481 32.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.60 1833rd 2118 13.5%
2022 19.45 2018th 2182 7.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.33 868th 2168 60.0%
2022 40.45 1297th 2228 41.8%
2023 40.98 1294th 2245 42.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.95 4th 606 99.3%
2024 27.97 506th 612 17.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.69 896th 1213 26.1%
2022 17.56 1177th 1251 5.9%
2023 27.55 965th 1273 24.2%
2024 20.89 1135th 1271 10.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.78 1322nd 2043 35.3%
2022 28.71 1625th 2077 21.8%
2023 32.10 1537th 2116 27.4%
2024 24.03 1785th 2108 15.3%
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Rank History for White students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.24 1010th 1700 40.6%
2022 39.37 1104th 1723 35.9%
2023 37.12 1199th 1749 31.4%
2024 35.84 1194th 1724 30.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Belton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 383 45 11 250 6 2 44 0 741
2022 372 42 10 247 4 4 40 0 719
2023 355 44 11 220 4 5 52 0 691
2024 351 50 14 242 3 4 51 0 715

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Belton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 741 55.1 13.4 46.8
2022 719 52.8 13.5 42
2023 691 51.2 13.4 44.1
2024 715 52.4 13.6 44.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Belton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 741 55.1 13.4 46.8
2022 719 52.8 13.5 42
2023 691 51.2 13.4 44.1
2024 715 52.4 13.6 44.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Belton Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $840 (8.1%) $9,592 (92.0%) $10,431

Data source: Texas Department of Education


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In the 2023-24 school year, 715 students attended Belton Middle.

Belton Middle ranks 1348th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Belton Middle usually go on to attend Belton High School

Students at Belton Middle are 49% White, 34% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 7% African American, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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