Middle Schools in Belton 124

The Belton 124 school district in Missouri is home to two middle schools: Belton Middle School and Mill Creek Upper Elementary. While both schools serve middle-grade students, their academic performance and key metrics show room for improvement compared to state averages.

Neither Belton Middle School nor Mill Creek Upper Elementary stand out as exceptional performers, with both schools ranking below the state average on most standardized test subjects and grade levels. Belton Middle School's highest proficiency rate is 38.1% in 8th grade ELA, compared to the state average of 42.2%, while Mill Creek Upper Elementary's highest proficiency rate is 48.3% in 6th grade Math, still below the state average of 45.5%. Additionally, both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, with 21.4% of students chronically absent at each school.

The data also reveals that the schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with Belton Middle School having a 61.61% free/reduced lunch rate and Mill Creek Upper Elementary at 66.09%. While the schools spend relatively high amounts per student, at $12,312 and $13,025 respectively, the underperforming test scores and high chronic absenteeism suggest the need for more effective resource allocation and targeted support to address the unique needs of the student population.