Top Rankings
Belton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 13,697 students in Belton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Belton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
20 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
13,697 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
978 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belton Independent School District, which is ranked #535 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#546 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.4%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
36%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
46%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,763 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,165 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$189 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$221 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,763
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,165
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Belton Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11200 Fm 2305
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3100
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3100
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Sparta Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3600
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3600
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Lake Belton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-2900
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Joe M Pirtle Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
714 S Pea Rdg
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-3400
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-3400
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Charter Oak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8402 Poison Oak Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-4000
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-4000
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Leon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 N Main
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3200
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3200
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
North Belton Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7907 Prairie View Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5200
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Tarver Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7949 Stonehollow Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-3800
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-3800
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Lake Belton High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9809 Fm 2483
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-6200
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,300 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1635 Starlight Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5000
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5000
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1704 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2800
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Belton High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Lake Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2200
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,763 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Chisholm Trail Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1082 S Wheat Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 316-5100
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 316-5100
Gr: K-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
South Belton Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Sagebrush
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3000
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 S Saunders
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3500
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3500
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
501 E 4th
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3700
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3700
Gr: PK | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
320 N Blair
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2500
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
District Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
302 N Blair St
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2670
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2670
Gr: 7-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
1651 Ot Tyler
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2000
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2000
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
8104 Glade Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-2000
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-2000
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belton Independent School District?
Belton Independent School District manages 20 public schools serving 13,697 students.
What is the rank of Belton Independent School District?
Belton Independent School District is ranked #535 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belton Independent School District?
46% of Belton Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belton Independent School District?
Belton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Belton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,165 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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