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Public School Review - Established 2003

Belton Independent School District

400 N Wall
Belton, TX 76513
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (254) 215-2000
www.bisd.net

Top Rankings

Belton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 8,810 students in Belton Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Belton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
20 Schools
6,876 Schools
# Students
13,697 Students
3,749,416 Students
# Teachers
978 Teachers
251,064 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeBelton Independent School DistrictTexas
Kind808283
1915311
2945321
3970334
41,005333
51,057333
61,031333
71,029277
81,050278
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District Rank

Belton Independent School District, which is ranked #535 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (TX)
#546 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearBelton Independent School District
2023#546
2022#538
2021#445
2019#322
2018#293
2017#350
2016#357
2015#360
2014#444
2013#381
2012#253
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41%
44%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearBelton Independent School DistrictTexas
202341%44%
202238%41%
202139%37%
201953%51%
201852%49%
201782%78%
201680%75%
201579%73%
201481%76%
201382%78%
201289%83%
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53%
51%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearBelton Independent School DistrictTexas
202253%51%
202146%42%
201950%47%
201852%45%
201777%72%
201677%71%
201578%73%
201479%75%
201382%78%
201292%88%
201191%88%
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49%
46%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearBelton Independent School DistrictTexas
202249%46%
202151%43%
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92%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearBelton Independent School DistrictTexas
202392%90%
202294%90%
202195%89%
201994%89%
201895%89%
201795%89%
201697%89%
201596%89%
201496%88%
201397%88%
201298%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.64

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearBelton Independent School DistrictTexas
20240.630.64
20230.620.64
20220.620.64
20210.610.64
20200.600.63
20190.600.63
20180.580.64
20170.580.64
20160.580.63
20150.570.63
20140.590.63
20130.590.64
20120.590.64
20110.580.64
20100.550.64
20090.550.64
20080.540.64
20070.530.64
20060.530.64
20050.510.64
20040.510.64
20030.500.64
20020.490.64
20010.470.64
20000.440.65
19990.430.65
19980.420.65
19970.420.64
19960.420.64
19950.410.64
19940.410.64
19930.410.63
19920.400.63
19910.410.63
19900.400.63
19890.390.62
19880.390.62
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)

YearBelton Independent School DistrictTexas
20243%6%
20233%5%
20222%5%
20212%5%
20202%5%
20192%5%
20182%5%
20172%5%
20161%4%
20151%4%
20141%4%
20132%4%
20122%4%
20111%4%
20102%4%
20092%4%
20081%4%
20071%4%
20061%3%
20051%3%
20041%3%
20031%3%
20021%3%
20011%3%
20001%2%
19981%2%
19961%2%
19951%2%
19941%2%
19931%2%
19921%2%
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% Hispanic
36%
54%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearBelton Independent School DistrictTexas
202436%53%
202335%53%
202235%53%
202134%53%
202034%53%
201934%53%
201833%52%
201733%52%
201633%52%
201533%52%
201433%52%
201332%51%
201232%51%
201131%50%
201028%49%
200928%48%
200829%47%
200728%46%
200628%46%
200527%45%
200427%44%
200326%43%
200226%42%
200124%41%
200022%40%
199922%39%
199821%38%
199721%38%
199621%37%
199520%36%
199420%36%
199320%35%
199219%35%
199120%34%
199018%33%
198918%33%
198818%32%
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% Black
8%
13%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearBelton Independent School DistrictTexas
20247%13%
20237%13%
20227%13%
20217%13%
20206%13%
20196%13%
20187%13%
20177%13%
20167%13%
20156%13%
20147%13%
20137%13%
20127%13%
20117%13%
20108%14%
20098%14%
20087%14%
20077%14%
20067%15%
20056%14%
20046%14%
20036%14%
20026%14%
20015%14%
20005%14%
19994%14%
19985%14%
19975%14%
19964%14%
19954%14%
19945%14%
19935%14%
19925%14%
19914%14%
19905%14%
19895%14%
19885%14%
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% White
46%
24%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearBelton Independent School DistrictTexas
202449%25%
202350%26%
202251%26%
202152%26%
202054%27%
201954%27%
201855%28%
201755%28%
201656%29%
201557%29%
201455%29%
201356%30%
201256%31%
201158%31%
201061%33%
200961%34%
200861%35%
200762%36%
200663%36%
200565%38%
200465%39%
200366%40%
200266%41%
200169%42%
200071%44%
199973%45%
199873%46%
199774%46%
199674%47%
199575%48%
199474%48%
199374%49%
199275%49%
199175%51%
199076%51%
198976%51%
198876%52%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearBelton Independent School DistrictTexas
20245%3%
20235%3%
20224%3%
20215%3%
20203%2%
20193%2%
20183%2%
20173%2%
20163%2%
20153%2%
20143%2%
20132%2%
20122%1%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,031 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,650 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$74,029 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearBelton Independent School DistrictTexas
2023$165 MM$14 MM
2022$143 MM$14 MM
2021$165 MM$14 MM
2020$143 MM$14 MM
2019$137 MM$13 MM
2018$129 MM$11 MM
2017$117 MM$11 MM
2016$109 MM$11 MM
2015$85 MM$9 MM
2014$101 MM$10 MM
2012$89 MM$9 MM
2011$88 MM$10 MM
2010$85 MM$9 MM
2009$81 MM$9 MM
2008$73 MM$8 MM
2007$68 MM$8 MM
2006$63 MM$7 MM
2005$57 MM$7 MM
2004$55 MM$6 MM
2003$54 MM$6 MM
2002$50 MM$6 MM
2001$46 MM$6 MM
2000$44 MM$6 MM
1999$39 MM$6 MM
1998$38 MM$6 MM
1997$35 MM$6 MM
1996$34 MM$6 MM
1995$29 MM$5 MM
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Spending
$160 MM
$78,063 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearBelton Independent School DistrictTexas
2023$160 MM$13 MM
2022$181 MM$13 MM
2021$160 MM$13 MM
2020$181 MM$13 MM
2019$190 MM$12 MM
2018$139 MM$11 MM
2017$111 MM$11 MM
2016$100 MM$11 MM
2015$82 MM$9 MM
2014$129 MM$10 MM
2012$94 MM$9 MM
2011$105 MM$9 MM
2010$82 MM$9 MM
2009$74 MM$9 MM
2008$70 MM$8 MM
2007$81 MM$8 MM
2006$74 MM$7 MM
2005$74 MM$7 MM
2004$51 MM$6 MM
2003$52 MM$6 MM
2002$46 MM$6 MM
2001$47 MM$6 MM
2000$48 MM$6 MM
1999$45 MM$6 MM
1998$36 MM$6 MM
1997$33 MM$6 MM
1996$33 MM$6 MM
1995$32 MM$5 MM
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Revenue / Student
$12,031
$13,352

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearBelton Independent School DistrictTexas
2023$12,078$15,640
2022$11,702$15,527
2021$13,069$15,800
2020$11,702$15,527
2019$11,501$14,104
2018$11,184$12,819
2017$10,541$13,668
2016$10,074$13,530
2015$8,076$12,250
2014$9,760$11,938
2012$9,313$11,792
2011$9,458$12,560
2010$9,611$12,250
2009$9,429$11,947
2008$8,743$11,503
2007$8,529$11,028
2006$8,374$10,357
2005$7,988$9,808
2004$7,776$9,347
2003$7,707$9,172
2002$7,243$8,890
2001$6,953$8,220
2000$6,730$8,183
1999$5,940$7,482
1998$5,908$7,282
1997$5,448$6,948
1995$4,827$6,375
1992$4,438$5,401
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Spending / Student
$11,650
$14,079

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearBelton Independent School DistrictTexas
2023$11,695$14,776
2022$14,867$14,277
2021$12,655$14,927
2020$14,867$14,277
2019$15,991$13,432
2018$12,051$12,640
2017$10,015$13,337
2016$9,195$12,941
2015$7,799$12,682
2014$12,480$11,519
2012$9,870$11,195
2011$11,292$12,153
2010$9,281$12,682
2009$8,610$12,666
2008$8,400$11,542
2007$10,117$10,438
2006$9,791$9,999
2005$10,354$9,530
2004$7,150$9,298
2003$7,475$9,172
2002$6,776$8,828
2001$7,127$8,284
2000$7,428$8,055
1999$6,793$7,777
1998$5,666$7,202
1997$5,187$7,030
1995$5,304$5,816
1992$4,101$4,974
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Best Belton Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11200 Fm 2305
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3100
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Sparta Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3600
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Lake Belton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Joe M Pirtle Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
714 S Pea Rdg
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-3400
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Charter Oak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8402 Poison Oak Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-4000
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Leon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1501 N Main
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3200
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
North Belton Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7907 Prairie View Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Tarver Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7949 Stonehollow Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-3800
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1635 Starlight Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5000
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1704 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Chisholm Trail Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1082 S Wheat Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 316-5100
Gr: K-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
South Belton Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Sagebrush
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
611 S Saunders
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3500
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Hubbard Branch Elementary School
1651 Ot Tyler
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2000
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
James L Burrell Elementary School
8104 Glade Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-2000
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

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  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 13,697 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
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