Belt Line Intermediate School (Closed 2012)

Belt Line Intermediate School serves 350 students in grades 5-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(10-11)
76%
84%
(10-11)
85%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
61%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Belt Line Intermediate School?
350 students attend Belt Line Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Belt Line Intermediate School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belt Line Intermediate School?
Belt Line Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belt Line Intermediate School offer ?
Belt Line Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Belt Line Intermediate School part of?
Belt Line Intermediate School is part of Cedar Hill Independent School District.

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