Belton ISD School District

400 N Wall
Belton, TX 76513
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Belton ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas 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 18 public schools serving 13,326 students in Belton ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Belton ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
18 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
13,326 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
935 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Belton ISD School District, which is ranked #446 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#445 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Belton ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belton ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belton ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
95%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Belton ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
58 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
237 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,617 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
53%
# Black Students
972 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
6,608 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
50%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
55 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
779 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
441
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
876
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
954
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
974
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
913
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
958
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
969
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
993
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,045
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,056
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,226
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,048
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,026
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
847
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,366 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,974 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Belton ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$160 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Belton ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,366
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Belton ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,974
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Belton ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Belton ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Belton High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9809 Fm 2483
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-6200
Grades: 9-11
| 1,593 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11200 Fm 2305
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3100
Grades: K-5
| 688 students
Rank: #33.
Sparta Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3600
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Belton Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #55.
Leon Heights Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 N Main
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3200
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #66.
Joe M Pirtle Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
714 S Pea Rdg
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-3400
Grades: K-5
| 630 students
Rank: #77.
Charter Oak Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8402 Poison Oak Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-4000
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Rank: #88.
High Point Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1635 Starlight Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5000
Grades: K-5
| 628 students
Rank: #99.
Tarver Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7949 Stonehollow Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-3800
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #1010.
Belton High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Lake Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,554 students
Rank: #1111.
North Belton Middle School
Math: 39% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7907 Prairie View Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Rank: #1212.
Belton Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1704 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #1313.
Southwest Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
611 S Saunders
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3500
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1414.
Miller Heights Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Fairway Dr
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3300
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #1515.
South Belton Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Sagebrush
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: #1616.
Chisholm Trail Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1082 S Wheat Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 316-5100
Grades: K-5
| 877 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 E 4th
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3700
Grades: PK
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
320 N Blair
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2500
Grades: n/a
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Belton ISD School District?
Belton ISD School District manages 18 public schools serving 13,326 students.
What is the rank of Belton ISD School District?
Belton ISD School District is ranked #446 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 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 Texas 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 ISD School District?
50% of Belton ISD School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belton ISD School District?
Belton ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Belton ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,974 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 13,326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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