Is South Belt Elementary a good school?

South Belt Elementary ranks 876 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Belt Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 763 students attended South Belt Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of South Belt Elementary?

Students at South Belt Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 19% African American, 16% Asian, 10% White.

What schools do graduates of South Belt Elementary attend?

Students who attend South Belt Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Melillo Middle Middle : Thompson Intermediate High : Dobie High School

South Belt Elementary

Summary:

South Belt Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Pasadena Independent School District (ISD) in Houston, Texas, with a diverse student population.

South Belt Elementary is a standout school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Texas. The school outperforms the Pasadena ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores, with significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in reading and mathematics. South Belt Elementary's subgroup performance is also noteworthy, ranking highly among Texas elementary schools for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3 students per teacher suggests a more personalized learning environment for students, and its slightly higher spending per student of $9,797 may contribute to its strong academic performance.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Pearland ISD and the Pasadena ISD, South Belt Elementary stands out as a high-performing school. While some nearby schools, such as Moore Elementary and Shadycrest Elementary in Pearland, also demonstrate strong academic performance, South Belt Elementary's consistent ranking and subgroup success make it a standout in the region. The school's only potential areas for improvement may be in the areas of White student and Gifted and Talented student performance, which have lower rankings compared to the school's overall performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1801 Riverstone Ranch Rd
Houston, TX 77089

(713) 740-5276

District: Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
876^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,797

Students who attend South Belt Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Melillo Middle
	Thompson Intermediate
High:	Dobie High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 763

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.1%

African American:

19.3%

Asian:

15.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Belt Elementary ranks better than 81.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4^th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at South Belt Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.1%), African American (19.3%), Asian (15.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Belt Elementary is 15.3, which is the highest among 36 elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare South Belt Elementary employs 49.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Belt Elementary is $9,797, which is the lowest among 36 elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

South Belt Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pasadena Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) 562^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at South Belt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2010	71.66	1006^th	3937	74.4%
2011	58.54	1906^th	4095	53.5%
2012	69.14	1186^th	4206	71.8%
2013	57.80	1866^th	4221	55.8%
2014	68.40	1287^th	4260	69.8%
2015	79.41	775^th	4320	82.1%
2016	86.97	378^th	4286	91.2%
2017	78.03	770^th	4329	82.2%
2018	78.23	735^th	4359	83.1%
2019	61.95	1420^th	4479	68.3%
2021	55.29	1764^th	4578	61.5%
2022	75.16	942^nd	4581	79.4%
2023	72.09	1073^rd	4647	76.9%
2024	76.56	876^th	4675	81.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Belt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	89.29	106^th	3226	96.7%
2019	77.31	387^th	3333	88.4%
2021	60.83	957^th	3446	72.2%
2022	69.45	716^th	3487	79.5%
2023	80.92	365^th	3556	89.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Belt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.75	460^th	3558	87.1%
2019	26.78	3067^th	3684	16.7%
2021	53.95	1210^th	3799	68.1%
2022	73.90	549^th	3952	86.1%
2023	45.27	1934^th	4086	52.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Belt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	85.85	246^th	4264	94.2%
2019	66.00	1023^rd	4309	76.3%
2021	60.02	1397^th	4451	68.6%
2022	73.37	727^th	4477	83.8%
2023	77.98	531^st	4521	88.3%

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Rank History for Female students at South Belt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	76.27	771^st	4306	82.1%
2019	64.46	1269^th	4348	70.8%
2021	57.60	1620^th	4499	64.0%
2022	62.22	1459^th	4561	68.0%
2023	66.30	1257^th	4588	72.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Belt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	78.81	138^th	3106	95.6%
2019	71.17	713^th	3184	77.6%
2021	71.35	878^th	3006	70.8%
2022	72.71	576^th	2958	80.5%
2023	59.34	1502^nd	2980	49.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at South Belt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	77.00	512^th	4240	87.9%
2019	58.07	1452^nd	4295	66.2%
2021	62.66	1073^rd	4331	75.2%
2022	67.22	978^th	4461	78.1%

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Rank History for Male students at South Belt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	76.64	767^th	4319	82.2%
2019	57.45	1583^rd	4357	63.7%
2021	52.45	1869^th	4498	58.4%
2022	81.59	647^th	4563	85.8%
2023	75.39	907^th	4585	80.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at South Belt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	67.20	301^st	1005	70.0%
2019	51.11	548^th	1009	45.7%
2021	44.13	578^th	967	40.2%
2022	66.13	305^th	957	68.1%
2023	67.85	324^th	1015	68.1%

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Rank History for African American students at South Belt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.10	613^th	2483	75.3%
2019	63.87	653^rd	2515	74.0%
2021	37.86	1510^th	2444	38.2%
2022	56.64	877^th	2421	63.8%
2023	57.74	819^th	2443	66.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Belt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	75.31	648^th	4168	84.5%
2019	59.81	1395^th	4188	66.7%
2021	62.04	1263^rd	4329	70.8%
2022	78.88	564^th	4376	87.1%
2023	80.60	501^st	4401	88.6%

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Rank History for White students at South Belt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	81.15	400^th	3127	87.2%
2019	70.92	738^th	3142	76.5%
2021	51.64	1430^th	3082	53.6%
2022	42.78	1909^th	3082	38.1%
2023	45.92	1788^th	3106	42.4%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2010	99	111	64	235	3	n/a	n/a	512
2011	95	93	59	263	2	2	9	523
2012	101	109	58	254	0	1	7	530
2013	90	108	57	242	2	1	8	508
2014	89	111	55	257	0	1	16	529
2015	86	101	72	268	1	1	13	542
2016	67	105	84	292	0	0	18	566
2017	73	125	77	327	0	0	17	619
2018	66	112	75	328	0	1	14	596
2019	68	102	80	344	1	4	13	612
2020	66	101	86	381	1	7	14	656
2021	63	99	100	400	1	6	15	684
2022	69	133	119	388	0	5	10	724
2023	79	147	120	405	0	5	7	763

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

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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 South Belt Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	512	35.3	14.4	49
2011	523	36.7	14.2	13.8
2012	530	32.1	16.4	50
2013	508	31.1	16.3	49.2
2014	529	35.9	14.6	49.3
2015	542	37.0	14.6	50
2016	566	40.0	14.1	52.3
2017	619	39.7	15.5	55.1
2018	596	41.7	14.2	50.7
2019	612	44.9	13.6	60.6
2020	656	49.5	13.2	52.3
2021	684	50.0	13.6	62.3
2022	724	51.5	14.0	55.2
2023	763	49.6	15.3	61.6

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 South Belt Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	512	35.3	14.4	49
2011	523	36.7	14.2	13.8
2012	530	32.1	16.4	50
2013	508	31.1	16.3	49.2
2014	529	35.9	14.6	49.3
2015	542	37.0	14.6	50
2016	566	40.0	14.1	52.3
2017	619	39.7	15.5	55.1
2018	596	41.7	14.2	50.7
2019	612	44.9	13.6	60.6
2020	656	49.5	13.2	52.3
2021	684	50.0	13.6	62.3
2022	724	51.5	14.0	55.2
2023	763	49.6	15.3	61.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Belt Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,232 (12.4%)	$8,667 (87.6%)	$9,899
2020	$901 (9.0%)	$9,130 (91.0%)	$10,031
2021	$1,191 (12.2%)	$8,606 (87.8%)	$9,797

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Belt Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1420^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1073^rd of 4647 Elementary schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (South Belt Elementary)	50	59	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))	39	46	7%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Belt Elementary)	45	63	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))	38	36	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (South Belt Elementary)	48	49	1%
4th Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))	39	38	1%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Belt Elementary)	50	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))	38	41	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	612	763	24.7%
African American	102	147	44.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	80	120	50%
Hispanic	344	405	17.7%
Pacific Islander	4	5	25%
White	68	79	16.2%
Two or More Races	13	7	46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.6%	61.6%	1%

Schools Near South Belt Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Belt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1801 Riverstone Ranch Rd	Houston	77089	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-5276	763	50	15.3	61.6%	79 (10.4%)	147 (19.3%)	405 (53.1%)	120 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	7 (0.9%)	76.6	876^th of 4675 public elementary schools	81.3%		72.1	1073^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	76.9%	197			54.1	65.8		50.0	61.9			$9,797	$1,191	$8,606
Moore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	8880 S Bluff	Houston	77089	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0656	388	34	11.4	76.8%	24 (6.2%)	29 (7.5%)	290 (74.7%)	33 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.8%)	74.4	964^th of 4675 public elementary schools	79.4%		66.3	1334^th of 4647 public elementary schools	71.3%	370	12.5	56.3	75.7	68.0		51.4	43.6			$12,878	$1,639	$11,240
Arlyne & Alan Weber Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11955 Blackhawk Blvd	Houston	77089	Harris County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 284-6300	764	51	15.1	48.7%	85 (11.1%)	59 (7.7%)	297 (38.9%)	295 (38.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (3.3%)	90.8	345^th of 4675 public elementary schools	92.6%		85.5	555^th of 4647 public elementary schools	88.1%	210			73.8	67.7	74.8	73.8	69.1	76.7	41.1	$9,546	$759	$8,786
Frazier Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	10503 Hughes Rd	Houston	77089	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0560	456	38	12.0	80.3%	44 (9.6%)	34 (7.5%)	357 (78.3%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.0%)	78	826^th of 4675 public elementary schools	82.3%		53.3	1983^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	57.3%	1157			56.2	60.8		60.7	56.2			$13,403	$1,571	$11,832
C J Harris Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2314 Schleider Dr	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 485-4024	561	38	14.7	52.6%	172 (30.7%)	109 (19.4%)	231 (41.2%)	28 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	57.4	1714^th of 4675 public elementary schools	63.3%		79.6	779^th of 4647 public elementary schools	83.2%	935			53.5	57.9		37.7	40.6			$10,271	$1,057	$9,213
Iltexas Pearland Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	2468 Broadway St	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 479-9078	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Barbara Cockrell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3500 McHard Rd	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 736-6600	758	48	15.9	43.4%	181 (23.9%)	48 (6.3%)	418 (55.1%)	83 (10.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.4%)	87.1	491^st of 4675 public elementary schools	89.5%		93.1	259^th of 4647 public elementary schools	94.4%	232			61.7	71.4		55.0	75.5			$9,291	$989	$8,302
Shadycrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2405 Shady Bend Dr	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 412-1404	595	36	16.7	25.2%	312 (52.4%)	32 (5.4%)	195 (32.8%)	23 (3.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.9%)	93.3	242^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	94.8%		93.6	235^th of 4647 public elementary schools	94.9%	7			70.3	80.6		64.0	72.1			$9,718	$1,137	$8,582
Stuchbery Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	11210 Hughes Rd	Houston	77089	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0752	596	48	12.4	86.2%	48 (8.1%)	136 (22.8%)	369 (61.9%)	28 (4.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.0%)	45.3	2469^th of 4675 public elementary schools	47.2%		42.2	2655^th of 4647 public elementary schools	42.9%	186	59.3	88.9	45.8	50.0		32.3	38.5			$10,908	$1,417	$9,491
Atkinson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9602 Kingspoint Rd	Houston	77075	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0520	466	38	12.3	84.5%	19 (4.1%)	33 (7.1%)	370 (79.4%)	37 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	38.7	2888^th of 4675 public elementary schools	38.2%		45.7	2425^th of 4647 public elementary schools	47.8%	463	0.0	0.0	38.4	44.3		29.4	42.5			$12,177	$1,408	$10,770

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