- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Temple, TX
North Belton Middle
Federal NCES profile for North 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 480986012801
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Belton Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Belton Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Belton Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Temple, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
North Belton Middle grew from 857 students in 2022-23 to 919 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 480986012801 · Temple, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
979 enr · 16:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Belton H S (2,300 students)
North Belton Middle grew from 857 students in 2022-23 to 919 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North 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
- This school
North Belton Middle
979 students
- Lake Belton Mi 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 North Belton Middle reports 979 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Belton Middle compares
North Belton Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 979 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
979
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, North 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 North Belton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Belton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Belton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Belton Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North 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
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 (~979 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Belton Middle
How many students attend North Belton Middle?
North Belton Middle has 979 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Temple, TX. CCD year-over-year: 857 (2022-23) → 919 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Belton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Belton Middle is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Belton Middle?
31.0% of students at North Belton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Belton Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Belton Middle is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Temple, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Belton Middle?
North Belton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 North Belton Middle rank among middle schools in Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, North Belton Middle ranks #2 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 North Belton Middle, Belton Isd also operates Lake Belton H S (2,300 students), Belton H S (1,763 students), and Lake Belton Middle (803 students). See the Belton Isd district page for the complete list.