Summary:
The 76502 zip code in Texas is home to 13 schools across two school districts - Belton Independent School District (ISD) and Temple Independent School District (ISD) - including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling institutions, with some standout schools like Lake Belton High School and Charter Oak Elementary leading the way.
Among the top-performing schools in the area, Lake Belton High School consistently ranks in the top half of Texas high schools, with strong student performance on STAAR end-of-course exams, particularly in Biology, English, and U.S. History. Charter Oak Elementary also stands out, with impressive reading and math proficiency rates that outpace the district and state averages. On the other hand, the data reveals a clear performance gap between the schools in Belton ISD and those in Temple ISD, with Belton ISD schools generally outperforming their Temple ISD counterparts.
The data also highlights the relationship between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher-poverty populations, such as Cater Elementary and Raye-Allen Elementary, tending to have lower test scores. However, the alternative Priority Charter Schools Temple stands out for its high graduation rate and low dropout rate, suggesting it is effectively serving its student population despite lower overall test scores.
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