Summary:
The Belton Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to 10 diverse elementary schools serving students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. The schools in this district vary significantly in their academic performance, with a few standout high-performing institutions and a couple of lower-performing outliers.
At the top of the district are Lakewood Elementary and Tarver Elementary, which consistently rank among the best elementary schools in Texas. These schools boast impressive proficiency rates in reading, math, and science, far exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Southwest Elementary and Miller Heights Elementary struggle, with significantly lower test scores across the board.
The data suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. The higher-performing schools tend to have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, while the lower-performing schools have much higher rates. However, the relationship between racial diversity and academic outcomes is less clear, with both diverse and predominantly white schools performing well. Additionally, the data does not indicate a strong link between per-student spending and student achievement within the Belton ISD.
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