Enrollment
661
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belton, TX
Belton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Belton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480986013921
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belton Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Belton Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belton Middle ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Belton, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belton Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belton Middle
Belton Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Belton, Texas, enrolling 661 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 661 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #392.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 135 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 661 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Belton Isd also operates Lake Belton H S (2,300 students) and Belton H S (1,763 students) alongside Belton Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belton Middle compares
Belton Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Belton Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belton Isd, which includes Belton Middle.
$11,093
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 49.9%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Belton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Belton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Belton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Belton Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~661 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Belton Middle
How many students attend Belton Middle?
Belton Middle has 661 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belton, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Belton Middle is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belton Middle?
41.0% of students at Belton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Belton Middle is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Belton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belton Middle?
Belton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belton Middle rank among public schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Belton Middle ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Belton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belton on the city page.
Is Belton Middle a good school?
Belton Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Belton Isd?
Besides Belton Middle, Belton Isd also operates Lake Belton H S (2,300 students), Belton H S (1,763 students), and North Belton Middle (979 students). See the Belton Isd district page for the complete list.
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