Summary:
The 76513 zip code area of Belton, Texas is home to 13 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Belton Independent School District (ISD), except for Nolan Creek School, a public charter school, and Cedar Crest, a public charter high school.
Among the standout schools in the area, Lakewood Elementary consistently ranks among the top 5-10% of elementary schools in Texas, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly higher proficiency rates in reading, math, and science compared to the district and state averages. Belton New Technical H.S. at Waskow, an alternative high school, also performs well, with proficiency rates on STAAR end-of-course exams often exceeding the district and state averages. Additionally, Nolan Creek School, the public charter elementary/middle school, has reading and math proficiency rates above the state average.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing ones, such as Southwest Elementary and Miller Heights Elementary, which tend to have lower test scores and higher free/reduced lunch rates. The middle schools and alternative high school also struggle, with lower proficiency rates, higher dropout rates, and lower rankings compared to the elementary and comprehensive high schools, suggesting potential challenges in serving their student populations.
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