Belton 124 School District

110 W Walnut
Belton, MO 64012-4808
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Belton 124 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,476 students in Belton 124 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Belton 124 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
4,476 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
300 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Belton 124 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#395 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Belton 124  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belton 124  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belton 124  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Belton 124  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.49
# American Indian Students
20 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
766 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
8%
# Black Students
406 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
9%
15%
# White Students
2,886 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
65%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
357 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
275
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
290
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
319
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
299
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
254
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
336
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
301
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
322
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
318
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
352
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
345
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
353
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
357
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
355
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,120 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,182 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Belton 124  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$55 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Belton 124  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,120
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Belton 124  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,182
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Belton 124  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Belton 124 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Steam Academy
Math: 44% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
106 S Hillcrest Rd
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1130
Grades: K-6
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Belton High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 W. North Avenue
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,410 students
Rank: #33.
Kentucky Trail Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8301 E 163rd St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1100
Grades: K-4
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
308 S Cleveland
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1576
Grades: 5-6
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
Belton Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
107 W. Pirate Parkway
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Grades: 7-8
| 670 students
Rank: #66.
Gladden Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Westover Rd
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7530
Grades: K-4
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
Cambridge Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
109 W Cambridge
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1008
Grades: K-4
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
614 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1514
Grades: PK
| 275 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Belton 124 School District?
Belton 124 School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,476 students.
What is the rank of Belton 124 School District?
Belton 124 School District is ranked #409 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belton 124 School District?
65% of Belton 124 School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belton 124 School District?
Belton 124 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Belton 124 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,182 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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