Summary:
The Belton Independent School District (Isd) in Texas includes 19 schools serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with a mix of 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools that show a wide range of performance levels across the area.
The district's standout schools are clearly the "Lake" schools, which form a high-performing feeder pattern. Lakewood Elementary is the top elementary school with a 5-star rating and only 18.71% of students on free/reduced lunch, achieving proficiency rates far above district and state averages. Lake Belton Middle consistently earns 4-star ratings and excels in Algebra I with proficiency rates near 95%. Lake Belton High School also earns 4-star ratings and outperforms district averages in most subjects. Another high-achieving school is Belton New Technical H S At Waskow, a small high school with a 4-star rating, a 0% dropout rate, and exceptional test scores in English II and U.S. History. In contrast, Southwest Elementary and Hubbard Branch Elementary are the lowest-performing schools, both with 0-star ratings and proficiency rates often below 30%. Belton High School is an underperforming anomaly with a 2-star rating, a higher dropout rate of 1.6%, and test scores consistently below district and state averages.
Key metrics show the district ranks 472nd out of 951 in Texas with a 3-star rating. Mathematics is a district-wide weakness, with general math scores often falling below state averages, though Algebra I is a major strength at all four middle schools. Spending per student ranges from $9,486 to $13,452, with higher-poverty schools like Southwest Elementary receiving more funding. The student-teacher ratio varies from 4.6 to 17 across schools. Overall, the district shows a clear divide between the high-performing Lake area schools and those facing significant challenges, highlighting the need for targeted support in lower-performing campuses.
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