Belton Junior High School (Closed 2006)

Belton Junior High School serves 1,116 students in grades 7-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,116 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
27%
53%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Belton Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Black
6%
13%
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White
65%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TX.
0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Belton Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Belton Junior High School?
1,116 students attend Belton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Belton Junior High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belton Junior High School?
Belton Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belton Junior High School offer ?
Belton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Belton Junior High School part of?
Belton Junior High School is part of Belton Independent School District.

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