Summary
High Point Elementary in Temple, TX, is a K-5 school in the Belton Independent School District (Isd) serving 563 students, and it has experienced a dramatic academic decline from a 4-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 1-star rating in 2025-2026, now ranking in the 13th percentile statewide.
This school’s most striking feature is its rapid and severe drop in performance, which sets it apart from nearby schools. For example, Lakewood Elementary, just 1.4 miles away, is a 5-star school in the 91st percentile, while Sparta Elementary remains stable at the 67th percentile. In contrast, High Point’s proficiency rates in 3rd grade math (19.32%) and reading (23.86%) are less than half the state averages, and this underperformance is consistent across all grade levels and student subgroups. The school’s per-student spending of $10,292 is comparable to higher-performing peers like Lakewood ($9,772), suggesting the challenges are not due to a lack of funding but likely stem from instructional or leadership issues.
Despite the overall trend, there is a glimmer of hope in 5th grade reading, where 52.21% of students meet proficiency, approaching the state average of 58.47%. This could indicate a strength in upper-grade reading instruction or a unique cohort effect. However, the systemic nature of the decline—affecting male, African American, Hispanic, White, multi-racial, gifted, and low-income students alike—points to an urgent need for comprehensive intervention. For parents considering this school, it is important to note that while it was once a solid performer, it now requires close attention to academic support and improvement efforts.
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