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 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 13,644 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Belton Independent School District, which is ranked #531 of all 1,201 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
55 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
264 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,788 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
53%
# Black Students
1,010 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
6,629 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
49%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
47 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
851 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
525
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
895
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
935
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
974
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,015
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
976
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
985
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,011
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
999
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,041
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,148
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,152
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,029
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
959
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,078 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,695 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Belton Independent School District?
Belton Independent School District manages 20 public schools serving 13,644 students.
What is the rank of Belton Independent School District?
Belton Independent School District is ranked #531 out of 1,201 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?
49% of Belton Independent School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $11,695 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 20 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 13,644 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
