- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belton, TX
South Belton Middle
Federal NCES profile for South 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 480986012476
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Belton Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Belton Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Belton Middle ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Belton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
South Belton Middle held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 480986012476 · Belton, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 12.6:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Belton H S (2,300 students)
South Belton Middle held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South 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
- Lake Belton Mi 803
Lake Belton Middle
803 students
- Chisholm Trail 766
Chisholm Trail El
766 students
- This school 667
South Belton Middle
667 students
What this shows South Belton Middle reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Belton Middle compares
South 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$11,135
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
White 24.3%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, South 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 South 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 | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Belton Middle
How many students attend South Belton Middle?
South Belton Middle has 667 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Belton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Belton Middle is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 South Belton Middle?
62.5% of students at South Belton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Belton Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Belton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Belton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Belton Middle?
South 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 South Belton Middle rank among public schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, South 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.
What other schools are in Belton Isd?
Besides South 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.