Belton Middle

Q: Is Belton Middle a good school?

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

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:
1348^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,431

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

Number of students: 715

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.1%

Hispanic:

33.8%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.2%

See top rated Texas middle schools

Compare Belton Middle to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Belton Middle ranks worse than 57.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.39. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), Hispanic (33.8%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belton Middle is 13.6, which is the 2^nd best among 4 middle schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Belton Middle employs 52.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Asian students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Belton Independent School District (Isd):

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

What do you think?

Your rating for Belton Middle?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Belton Middle

Compare

Rank History for all students at Belton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	50.47	1019^th	2252	54.8%
2022	43.21	1221^st	2254	45.8%
2023	43.79	1259^th	2330	46.0%
2024	41.39	1348^th	2361	42.9%

See the entire list of Texas Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Belton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	36.02	488^th	743	34.3%
2022	40.90	504^th	813	38.0%
2023	32.84	586^th	817	28.3%
2024	40.20	487^th	812	40.0%

See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Belton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	16.19	1565^th	1592	1.7%
2022	13.36	1608^th	1643	2.1%
2023	22.62	1493^rd	1720	13.2%
2024	19.83	1582^nd	1760	10.1%

See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Belton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	32.51	1217^th	1712	28.9%
2022	29.55	1382^nd	1757	21.3%
2023	32.88	1298^th	1815	28.5%
2024	20.33	1717^th	1881	8.7%

See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belton Middle

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

See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Belton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	45.38	1119^th	2151	48.0%
2022	44.78	1160^th	2221	47.8%
2023	45.85	1169^th	2241	47.8%

See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Belton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	58.06	752^nd	1501	49.9%
2022	39.52	1094^th	1488	26.5%
2023	45.97	1007^th	1481	32.0%

See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

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	1833^rd	2118	13.5%
2022	19.45	2018^th	2182	7.5%

See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Belton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	54.33	868^th	2168	60.0%
2022	40.45	1297^th	2228	41.8%
2023	40.98	1294^th	2245	42.4%

See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Male Students!

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	4^th	606	99.3%
2024	27.97	506^th	612	17.3%

See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Belton Middle

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

See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Belton Middle

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

See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Belton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	42.24	1010^th	1700	40.6%
2022	39.37	1104^th	1723	35.9%
2023	37.12	1199^th	1749	31.4%
2024	35.84	1194^th	1724	30.7%

See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for White Students!

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

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Belton Middle.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Belton Middle, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Belton Middle

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	383	45	11	250	6	2	44	741
2022	372	42	10	247	4	4	40	719
2023	355	44	11	220	4	5	52	691
2024	351	50	14	242	3	4	51	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

Compare

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

Compare

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Belton Middle

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

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Belton Middle

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (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 EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Belton Middle	Public	6-8	1704 Sparta Rd	Belton	76513	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 215-2800	715	52	13.6	44.2%	351 (49.1%)	50 (7.0%)	242 (33.8%)	14 (2.0%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	51 (7.1%)	41.4	1348^th of 2361 public middle schools	42.9%		43.8	1259^th of 2330 public middle schools	46.0%	89	78.7	51.1	48.9	47.0	23.1	12.5	27.6	44.4	27.4	$10,431	$840	$9,592
South Belton Middle	Public	6-8	805 Sagebrush	Belton	76513	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 215-3000	660	62	10.5	63.9%	193 (29.2%)	45 (6.8%)	366 (55.5%)	10 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.2%)	36 (5.5%)	23.1	1940^th of 2361 public middle schools	17.8%		19.9	1990^th of 2330 public middle schools	14.6%	50	65.8	36.1	33.5	40.7	19.4	6.5	25.5	26.9	18.1	$11,919	$962	$10,958
Lake Belton Middle	Public	6-8	8818 Tarver Dr	Temple	76502	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 215-2900	812	59	13.8	30.0%	470 (57.9%)	60 (7.4%)	202 (24.9%)	25 (3.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (6.2%)	71.4	514^th of 2361 public middle schools	78.2%		71.2	499^th of 2330 public middle schools	78.6%	15	72.1	68.6	64.7	70.1	55.8	21.1	51.9	54.2	29.2	$10,716	$888	$9,828
Bonham Middle	Public	6-8	4600 Midway Dr	Temple	76502	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-6600	636	55	11.4	72.0%	148 (23.3%)	119 (18.7%)	316 (49.7%)	15 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.5%)	42.2	1325^th of 2361 public middle schools	43.9%		53.5	969^th of 2330 public middle schools	58.4%	356	93.3	43.8	41.4	46.6	25.1	18.6	52.9	39.5	26.8	$10,854	$1,241	$9,613
North Belton Middle	Public	6-8	7907 Prairie View Rd	Temple	76502	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 316-5200	919	59	15.6	34.9%	441 (48.0%)	84 (9.1%)	304 (33.1%)	28 (3.0%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	55 (6.0%)	50.8	1031^st of 2361 public middle schools	56.3%		63.7	688^th of 2330 public middle schools	70.5%	343	84.5	61.2	52.4	57.8	32.9	7.9	34.5	47.3	27.1	$10,316	$828	$9,488
Travis Science Academy	Public	6-8	1551 S 25th St	Temple	76504	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-6300	687	57	12.1	75.5%	142 (20.7%)	172 (25.0%)	324 (47.2%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	31 (4.5%)	27.5	1801^st of 2361 public middle schools	23.7%		33.7	1611^th of 2330 public middle schools	30.9%	190	82.1	40.2	32.5	41.7	23.7	9.4	39.7	22.3	18.6	$11,045	$1,494	$9,551
Lamar Middle	Public	6-8	2011 N Third St	Temple	76501	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-6444	538	46	11.7	75.7%	112 (20.8%)	141 (26.2%)	257 (47.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.3%)	26.1	1851^st of 2361 public middle schools	21.6%		27.5	1778^th of 2330 public middle schools	23.7%	73	75.7	41.0	37.0	37.6	22.6	13.5	31.1	27.0	16.0	$10,738	$1,406	$9,332
Nolan Middle	Public	6-8	1600 Warriors Path Rd	Harker Heights	76548	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 336-1150	1,156	67	17.2	49.3%	313 (27.1%)	287 (24.8%)	384 (33.2%)	43 (3.7%)	6 (0.5%)	22 (1.9%)	101 (8.7%)	55.7	895^th of 2361 public middle schools	62.1%		53.6	965^th of 2330 public middle schools	58.6%	70	96.3	64.8	55.1	56.6	34.1	33.0	28.9	40.8	35.7	$8,798	$1,168	$7,631
Salado Middle	Public	6-8	1169 Williams Rd	Salado	76571	Bell County	Salado Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 947-6930	590	35	16.6	24.7%	401 (68.0%)	7 (1.2%)	158 (26.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.4%)	64.5	661^st of 2361 public middle schools	72.0%		62.5	726^th of 2330 public middle schools	68.8%	65	71.0	72.6	56.9	53.3	47.6	58.5	13.7	46.9	33.0	$8,300	$446	$7,854
Academy J H	Public	6-8	501 E Main St	Little River Academy	76554	Bell County	Academy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 982-4620	401	25	16.2	37.2%	230 (57.4%)	30 (7.5%)	111 (27.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	22 (5.5%)	68.8	563^rd of 2361 public middle schools	76.2%		69.7	530^th of 2330 public middle schools	77.3%	33	97.1	56.6	65.4	63.7	36.3	45.8	51.8	57.0	36.3	$8,418	$915	$7,503

Frequently Asked Questions about Belton Middle

How many students attend Belton Middle?

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

What is the racial makeup of Belton Middle?

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

Is Belton Middle a good school?

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

What district is Belton Middle in?

Belton Independent School District (Isd)

What high school do graduates of Belton Middle attend?

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

Rate Belton Middle!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

TXTexas Middle School Rankings

TXTexas District Rankings

Schools in Belton, TX

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Belton Middle!

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.