For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 620 students in Belton, MO.
The top ranked public middle school in Belton, MO is Belton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belton, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Belton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Belton, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 W. Pirate Parkway
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Gr: 7-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Belton, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Belton-ozanam Southland Coop. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
409 Colbern St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Gr: K-12
310 S Scott
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Gr: K-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
613 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Gr: 7-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Belton, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Belton, MO include Belton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Belton?
1 public middle schools are located in Belton.
What is the racial composition of students in Belton?
Belton public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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