Serving 803 students in grades 6-8, Lake Belton Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Belton Middle serves the southeast part of Temple, TX, covering an area of approximately 42 square miles, with most students typically driving 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 5.3 miles, while the furthest edge is located 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Belton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Belton Middle School's student population of 803 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
803 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings
Lake Belton Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Belton Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1724 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
54%
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Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
58%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Belton Middle School's ranking?
Lake Belton Middle School is ranked #1724 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lake Belton Middle School often compared to?
Lake Belton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Belton Middle School, South Belton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lake Belton Middle School?
803 students attend Lake Belton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lake Belton Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Belton Middle School?
Lake Belton Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Belton Middle School offer ?
Lake Belton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lake Belton Middle School part of?
Lake Belton Middle School is part of Belton Independent School District.
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