- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Temple, TX
Lake Belton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lake Belton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480986010398
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Belton Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Belton Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Belton Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Temple, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Lake Belton Middle held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 480986010398 · Temple, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
803 enr · 13.8:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Belton H S (2,300 students)
Lake Belton Middle held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lake Belton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Belton H
Lake Belton H S
2,300 students
- Belton H S
Belton H S
1,763 students
- North Belton M
North Belton Middle
979 students
- This school 803
Lake Belton Middle
803 students
- Chisholm Trail 766
Chisholm Trail El
766 students
- South Belton M 667
South Belton Middle
667 students
What this shows Lake Belton Middle reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Belton Middle compares
Lake Belton Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$11,135
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Lake Belton Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belton Isd reports $11,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Belton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Belton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Belton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Belton Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Belton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~803 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Belton Middle
How many students attend Lake Belton Middle?
Lake Belton Middle has 803 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Temple, TX. CCD year-over-year: 826 (2022-23) → 812 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Belton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Belton Middle is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Lake Belton Middle?
26.4% of students at Lake Belton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Belton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lake Belton Middle is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Temple, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Belton Middle?
Lake Belton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Belton Middle rank among middle schools in Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Belton Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Temple, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Temple on the city page.
What other schools are in Belton Isd?
Besides Lake 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.