Top Rankings
Belton Independent 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 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 13,808 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 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
21 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
13,808 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
981 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Belton Independent School District, which is ranked #528 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#538 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
49 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
300 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
4,916 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
53%
# Black Students
1,061 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
8%
13%
# White Students
6,547 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
48%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
879 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
519
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
898
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
928
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
955
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
994
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,047
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,013
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,008
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,055
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,043
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,157
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,073
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,120
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
998
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,934 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,556 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$160 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,934
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,556
$14,116
Best Belton Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11200 Fm 2305
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3100
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3100
Grades: K-5
| 676 students
Rank: #22.
Sparta Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3600
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3600
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Belton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-2900
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 812 students
Rank: #44.
Joe M Pirtle Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
714 S Pea Rdg
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-3400
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-3400
Grades: K-5
| 630 students
Rank: #55.
Charter Oak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8402 Poison Oak Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-4000
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-4000
Grades: K-5
| 624 students
Rank: #66.
Leon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 N Main
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3200
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3200
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #77.
North Belton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7907 Prairie View Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5200
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Belton High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9809 Fm 2483
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-6200
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,269 students
Rank: #99.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1635 Starlight Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5000
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5000
Grades: K-5
| 645 students
Rank: #1010.
Tarver Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7949 Stonehollow Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-3800
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-3800
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1111.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1704 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2800
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #1212.
Belton High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Lake Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2200
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2200
Grades: 8-12
| 1,836 students
Rank: #1313.
Chisholm Trail Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1082 S Wheat Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 316-5100
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 316-5100
Grades: K-5
| 913 students
Rank: #1414.
Miller Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Fairway Dr
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3300
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3300
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #1515.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #1616.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 S Saunders
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3500
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3500
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bell Co J J A E P
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 E 4th
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3700
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3700
Grades: PK
| 519 students
Rank: n/an/a
320 N Blair
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2500
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2500
Grades: 9-11
| 242 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 N Wall
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2000
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
8104 Glade Dr
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2000
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2000
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belton Independent School District?
Belton Independent School District manages 21 public schools serving 13,808 students.
What is the rank of Belton Independent School District?
Belton Independent School District is ranked #528 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 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 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 Independent School District?
48% of Belton Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 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 $11,556 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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