Summary:
The 76513 zip code in Belton, Texas, is home to four high schools serving grades 9-12, offering a diverse educational landscape from a large comprehensive school to specialized and alternative programs. Belton High School is the largest school with 1,763 students, serving as the academic anchor for the area with a state ranking in the 45th percentile. In contrast, Belton New Technical H S At Waskow stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 88th percentile and achieving a 0.0% dropout rate, making it a clear academic leader within the Belton Independent School District (Isd).
Two smaller schools present very different profiles. Cedar Crest, with only 75 students, faces significant challenges, ranking in the 5th percentile and having a high dropout rate of 6.3%. Meanwhile, the District Alternative Education Program, part of the same district, serves a high-need population with 65.22% of students on free/reduced lunch and offers a very low student-teacher ratio of 4.6:1, though it lacks standard ranking and test score data. This shows that small school size alone does not guarantee success, as the model and population served are more critical factors.
Key metrics reveal a stark performance divide. Belton New Tech, with the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (26.41%), excels in subjects like U.S. History (95.38% proficient) and English II (87.5% proficient). Belton High School, with 45.49% economically disadvantaged students, performs near the state average. The University Of Texas University Charter School oversees Cedar Crest, which struggles academically. Overall, Belton New Tech is a standout asset that elevates the district's profile, while Belton High School provides a standard baseline, and the alternative programs address specialized needs within the community.
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