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 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,342 students in Belton 124 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
4,342 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
299 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Belton 124 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#345 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.50
# American Indian Students
19 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
772 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
8%
# Black Students
434 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
10%
15%
# White Students
2,691 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
62%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
388 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
241
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
293
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
297
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
322
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
280
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
267
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
330
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
299
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
313
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
326
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
353
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
330
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
340
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
351
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,556 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,558 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,556
$15,071
Spending / Student
$12,558
$13,899
Best Belton 124 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 S Hillcrest Rd
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1130
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1130
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Belton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 W. North Avenue
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,374 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cambridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 W Cambridge
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1008
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1008
Grades: K-4
| 423 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kentucky Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8301 E 163rd St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1100
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1100
Grades: K-4
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Belton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
107 W. Pirate Parkway
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Grades: 7-8
| 639 students
Rank: #66.
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 S Cleveland
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1576
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1576
Grades: 5-6
| 484 students
Rank: #77.
Gladden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Westover Rd
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7530
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7530
Grades: K-4
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grace Early Child. Ed. Center
Magnet School
614 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1514
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1514
Grades: PK
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belton 124 School District?
Belton 124 School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,342 students.
What is the rank of Belton 124 School District?
Belton 124 School District is ranked #361 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
62% of Belton 124 School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% 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 $12,558 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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