Belton Middle

Summary:

Belton Middle is a public middle school located in Belton, South Carolina, serving 495 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Anderson 02 school district, which is ranked 7th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Belton Middle has a higher percentage of White students (70.3%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of African American (18.18%) and Hispanic (6.67%) students. The school consistently performs above the state and district averages in End-of-Course (EOCEP) Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 exams, with over 95% of students scoring proficient or better. However, in English Language Arts (SC READY), Belton Middle's 6th-grade proficiency rates are higher than the state and district averages, but 7th and 8th-grade proficiency rates are lower. In Mathematics (SC READY), the school's proficiency rates are lower than the state and district averages, particularly in 7th and 8th grades. Belton Middle has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, ranking between the 97th and 131st percentile among South Carolina middle schools.

Belton Middle's female students and students with disabilities perform better than the state averages for their respective subgroups, ranking in the top 25% and top 15% of South Carolina middle schools, respectively. However, the school's African American students and gifted and talented students perform below the state averages for their subgroups, ranking in the bottom 50% and bottom 20% of South Carolina middle schools, respectively. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (76.77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), Belton Middle's low-income students perform better than the state average, ranking in the top 25% of South Carolina middle schools for this subgroup. Comparing Belton Middle to nearby schools like Wren Middle, Ralph Chandler Middle, and Starr-Iva Middle, Belton Middle's performance is generally lower than the top-performing schools in the region, but on par with or slightly above the average middle schools in the area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 102 Cherokee Road
       Belton, SC  29627


(864) 369-4712

District: Anderson 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
131st of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,923 Help


Students who attend Belton Middle usually attend:

High:    Belton Honea Path High

Feeder schools for Belton Middle:

Elementary:    Belton Elementary
    Honea Path Elementary
    Marshall Primary
    Wright Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  458

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.3%
African American:
18.6%
Hispanic:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belton Middle ranks better than 59.7% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.95. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.3%), African American (18.6%), Hispanic (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belton Middle is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belton Middle is $9,923.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Belton Middle 131st of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Belton Middle in the ranking list.)

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Anderson 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson 02 7th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.50 74th 225 67.1%
2004 74.82 54th 230 76.5%
2005 80.29 40th 230 82.6%
2006 86.04 18th 231 92.2%
2007 87.20 18th 236 92.4%
2008 83.90 23rd 244 90.6%
2009 80.61 37th 249 85.1%
2010 84.44 24th 261 90.8%
2011 80.65 39th 269 85.5%
2012 79.39 41st 271 84.9%
2013 72.84 59th 276 78.6%
2014 68.13 86th 291 70.4%
2015 50.82 144th 301 52.2%
2016 54.99 133rd 303 56.1%
2017 45.87 169th 317 46.7%
2018 39.52 180th 303 40.6%
2019 51.32 137th 315 56.5%
2021 65.19 99th 311 68.2%
2022 63.17 97th 310 68.7%
2023 63.85 104th 325 68.0%
2024 54.95 131st 325 59.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.14 148th 280 47.1%
2019 53.96 117th 289 59.5%
2021 68.13 73rd 288 74.7%
2022 61.33 89th 300 70.3%
2023 65.67 83rd 313 73.5%
2024 50.99 132nd 307 57.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.32 147th 281 47.7%
2019 57.81 115th 296 61.1%
2021 69.51 76th 279 72.8%
2022 67.07 87th 290 70.0%
2023 68.50 75th 299 74.9%
2024 51.84 130th 294 55.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.88 79th 194 59.3%
2019 59.23 52nd 195 73.3%
2021 75.45 20th 164 87.8%
2022 49.18 83rd 183 54.6%
2023 62.75 48th 187 74.3%
2024 64.02 45th 177 74.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.47 152nd 179 15.1%
2022 41.41 133rd 182 26.9%
2023 29.98 157th 185 15.1%
2024 35.57 148th 183 19.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.88 206th 284 27.5%
2019 43.03 170th 296 42.6%
2021 56.94 114th 279 59.1%
2022 57.71 107th 292 63.4%
2023 56.66 111th 303 63.4%
2024 55.78 116th 294 60.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.48 195th 237 17.7%
2019 50.06 110th 252 56.3%
2021 49.65 105th 235 55.3%
2022 35.20 165th 249 33.7%
2023 60.23 77th 253 69.6%
2024 57.12 83rd 248 66.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Belton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.24 197th 250 21.2%
2019 31.78 182nd 258 29.5%
2021 48.92 120th 244 50.8%
2022 51.10 118th 249 52.6%
2023 47.48 127th 260 51.2%
2024 37.86 164th 255 35.7%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Belton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 310 151 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1989 357 115 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1990 379 114 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1991 394 116 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1992 392 111 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1993 378 111 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1994 389 118 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1995 346 130 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1996 346 130 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1997 355 134 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1998 343 126 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1999 358 128 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2000 373 129 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2001 395 142 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2002 385 142 0 10 2 n/a n/a 1 540
2003 385 142 0 10 2 n/a n/a 1 540
2004 392 134 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2005 412 133 2 13 0 n/a n/a 1 561
2006 380 107 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2007 356 102 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2008 354 119 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2009 355 106 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2010 326 106 6 14 4 n/a n/a 3 459
2011 355 102 2 18 0 0 9 0 486
2012 384 93 0 13 0 0 14 0 504
2013 390 95 1 11 0 0 12 0 509
2014 390 96 1 15 1 0 17 0 520
2015 400 102 1 13 2 0 16 0 534
2016 418 92 1 13 2 0 16 0 542
2017 403 82 0 14 0 0 15 0 514
2018 391 84 2 17 0 0 23 0 517
2019 397 83 3 17 0 0 26 0 526
2020 398 93 3 22 0 0 34 0 550
2021 382 86 4 22 0 0 34 0 528
2022 354 106 1 25 1 0 32 0 519
2023 348 90 0 33 1 0 23 0 495
2024 313 85 1 37 1 0 21 0 458

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Belton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 30.0 15.3 n/a
1989 472 29.6 15.9 n/a
1990 493 29.5 16.7 n/a
1991 510 29.7 17.1 20.2
1992 504 29.5 17.0 27
1993 492 30.0 16.4 27
1994 512 30.0 17.1 31.1
1995 476 30.0 15.9 29.2
1996 476 30.0 15.9 29.2
1997 489 29.0 16.9 25.8
1998 470 29.0 16.2 31.9
1999 488 31.0 15.7 35.2
2000 506 29.0 17.4 38.3
2001 544 30.0 18.1 44.7
2002 540 33.0 16.4 45.6
2003 540 33.0 16.4 45.6
2004 534 33.0 16.2 47.4
2005 561 32.0 17.5 51.6
2006 501 33.0 15.2 49.3
2007 469 40.0 11.7 46.7
2008 483 31.0 15.6 45.3
2009 473 31.0 15.3 47.4
2010 459 29.0 15.8 52.9
2011 486 28.0 17.3 51.2
2012 504 30.0 16.8 54.6
2013 509 30.0 16.9 58
2014 520 32.0 16.2 55.2
2015 534 32.0 16.6 55.1
2016 542 34.0 15.9 56.5
2017 514 35.0 14.6 56.4
2018 517 34.0 15.2 58.4
2019 526 33.0 15.9 54.6
2020 550 35.0 15.7 51.5
2021 528 34.0 15.5 58.7
2022 519 36.0 14.4 54.1
2023 495 33.0 15.0 76.8
2024 458 34.0 13.4 69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Belton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 30.0 15.3 n/a
1989 472 29.6 15.9 n/a
1990 493 29.5 16.7 n/a
1991 510 29.7 17.1 20.2
1992 504 29.5 17.0 27
1993 492 30.0 16.4 27
1994 512 30.0 17.1 31.1
1995 476 30.0 15.9 29.2
1996 476 30.0 15.9 29.2
1997 489 29.0 16.9 25.8
1998 470 29.0 16.2 31.9
1999 488 31.0 15.7 35.2
2000 506 29.0 17.4 38.3
2001 544 30.0 18.1 44.7
2002 540 33.0 16.4 45.6
2003 540 33.0 16.4 45.6
2004 534 33.0 16.2 47.4
2005 561 32.0 17.5 51.6
2006 501 33.0 15.2 49.3
2007 469 40.0 11.7 46.7
2008 483 31.0 15.6 45.3
2009 473 31.0 15.3 47.4
2010 459 29.0 15.8 52.9
2011 486 28.0 17.3 51.2
2012 504 30.0 16.8 54.6
2013 509 30.0 16.9 58
2014 520 32.0 16.2 55.2
2015 534 32.0 16.6 55.1
2016 542 34.0 15.9 56.5
2017 514 35.0 14.6 56.4
2018 517 34.0 15.2 58.4
2019 526 33.0 15.9 54.6
2020 550 35.0 15.7 51.5
2021 528 34.0 15.5 58.7
2022 519 36.0 14.4 54.1
2023 495 33.0 15.0 76.8
2024 458 34.0 13.4 69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Belton Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $717 (8.0%) $366 (4.1%) $1,084 (12.0%) $6,611 (73.4%) $1,308 (14.5%) $7,918 (88.0%) $9,002
2020 $717 (8.0%) $366 (4.1%) $1,084 (12.0%) $6,611 (73.4%) $1,308 (14.5%) $7,918 (88.0%) $9,002
2021 $630 (6.9%) $208 (2.3%) $838 (9.1%) $7,293 (79.4%) $1,056 (11.5%) $8,349 (90.9%) $9,187
2022 $990 (9.9%) $437 (4.4%) $1,428 (14.2%) $7,487 (74.6%) $1,127 (11.2%) $8,614 (85.8%) $10,042
2023 $929 (9.4%) $576 (5.8%) $1,506 (15.2%) $7,266 (73.2%) $1,151 (11.6%) $8,417 (84.8%) $9,923

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belton Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 137th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 104th of 325 Middle schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Belton Middle)42.451.2
 8.8%
   6th Grade Science (Anderson 02)51.251.7
 0.5%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Belton Middle)41.961.7
 19.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 02)44.364.8
 20.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Belton Middle)44.648.5
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 02)53.353.7
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Belton Middle)35.650.6
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 02)37.356.6
 19.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Belton Middle)29.929
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 02)29.234.3
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Belton Middle)38.559.7
 21.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 02)40.462.6
 22.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Belton Middle)42.229.4
 12.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 02)35.330.3
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Belton Middle)96.498.2
 1.8%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Anderson 02)56.783
 26.3%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students526495
 5.9%
African American8390
 8.4%
American Indian01
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1733
 94.1%
Pacific Islander00
White397348
 12.3%
Two or More Races2623
 11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.6%76.8%
 22.2%


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Students at Belton Middle are 68% White, 19% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Belton Middle ranks 131st of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 458 students attended Belton Middle.

Students who attend Belton Middle usually go on to attend Belton Honea Path High


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