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Sparta Elementary School vs. Leon Heights Elementary School

Should you attend Sparta Elementary School or Leon Heights Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sparta Elementary School
1800 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Leon Heights Elementary School
1501 N Main
Belton, TX 76513
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Sparta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Leon Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 574 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sparta Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leon Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
574 students
219 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sparta Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Leon Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sparta Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Leon Heights Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sparta Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Leon Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belton Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Leon Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belton Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1486 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#2600 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sparta Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Leon Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in TX)
45-49%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leon Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leon Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Belton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leon Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Belton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sparta Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Leon Heights Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
84
36
Grade 1 Students
84
39
Grade 2 Students
82
35
Grade 3 Students
95
32
Grade 4 Students
126
37
Grade 5 Students
103
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sparta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Leon Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sparta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Leon Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sparta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Leon Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sparta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Leon Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sparta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Leon Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sparta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Leon Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sparta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Leon Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sparta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Leon Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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