As your children go through high school, choosing the right school is equally important as deciding on a perfect home. High school is when students are given the tools to figure out the paths they want to pursue as adults. There are more subjects and extra-curricular activities that students can choose from. Taking on their interests and passions help to shape the critical decisions they need to make as they plan their future.
When we compared Belton New Tech H S At Waskow, which is a part of BELTON ISD, with Temple High School, which is a part of TEMPLE ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Belton New Tech H S At Waskow’s regular student population is 284 with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Temple High School is 2,313 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.7 students/teacher ratio.
Belton New Tech H S At Waskow performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 91 in student achievement, 85 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 91 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Temple High School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 80 in student achievement, 81 in school progress, 74 in closing performance gaps and 79 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 91 |
| Student Progress | 85 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 91 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Belton New Tech H S At Waskow's three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Social Studies and with 25% student progress. Temple High School’s only distinction designation is in Read/ELA.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Belton New Tech H S At Waskow. They make up for 58.10% of student population, followed by Hispanics (28.17%), African Americans (6.34%), Two or More Races (5.63%), Asians (1.41%) and Native Americans (0.35%).
The student population at Temple High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 48.38%, followed by African Americans (23.74%), Whites or Caucasians (20.84%), Two or More Races (4.41%), Asians (2.12%) and Native Americans (0.30%).
Based on household incomes, the Belton New Tech H S At Waskow’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 26.41% compared to 66.06% at Temple High School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Belton New Tech H S At Waskow has 8 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 2.82% of student population. Temple High School has significantly more ELLs at 346 or about 14.96% of student population.
Belton New Tech H S At Waskow’s bilingual students comprise 2.46%, gifted and talented students, 13.38%, while 11.27% are in the special education program. Temple High School bilingual students comprise 14.53%, gifted and talented students, 8.08%, and 17.99% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.34% | 18 |
| Hispanic | 28.17% | 80 |
| White | 58.10% | 165 |
| Asian | 1.41% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.35% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5.63% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 284 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 26.41% | 75 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 2.82% | 8 |
| Total Students | 100% | 284 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 23.74% | 549 |
| Hispanic | 48.38% | 1,119 |
| White | 20.84% | 482 |
| Asian | 2.12% | 49 |
| Native American | 0.30% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 4.41% | 102 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,313 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 66.06% | 1,528 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 14.96% | 346 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,313 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 2.46% | 7 |
| Gifted & Talented | 13.38% | 38 |
| Special Education | 11.27% | 32 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 4.33% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 284 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 14.53% | 336 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.08% | 187 |
| Special Education | 17.99% | 416 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.59% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,313 |
Belton New Tech H S At Waskow's 23 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 12.5 years. Temple High School's 168 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 9.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Belton New Tech H S At Waskow no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, four teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Temple High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 16 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 47 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 36 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 57 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including ten beginning teachers.
Belton New Tech H S At Waskow has zero special education teachers assisted by 0 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Temple High School has 30 special education teachers and 17 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.24% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 35.78% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.24% | 4 |
| 1- 5 years | 29.74% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 23 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.78% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.30% | 16 |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.06% | 47 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.26% | 36 |
| 1- 5 years | 33.69% | 57 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.92% | 10 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 169 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 34.48% | 8 |
| Male Teachers | 65.52% | 15 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 23 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 53.94% | 91 |
| Male Teachers | 46.06% | 78 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 26 | |
| Edu Aids | 17 | |
| Special Education | 31 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 169 |
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