Choosing the right middle school for your children can prove to be a daunting task. Middle school is when children start to flex their growing independence. This is a critical transition period for students. As they assert their independence, their responsibilities increase, they attend multiple classes and their academic performance are closely monitored and graded. Schools focus on preparing them for the more rigorous academic grind in high school.
When we compared North Belton Middle School, which is a part of BELTON ISD, with South Belton Middle School, which is a part of BELTON ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
North Belton Middle School’s regular student population is 979 with a 17 students/teacher ratio. The student population at South Belton Middle School is 667 students and a 12 students/teacher ratio.
North Belton Middle School earned a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 76 in student achievement, 76 in school progress and 76 in closing performance gaps. It scored 76 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, South Belton Middle School earned a State accountability rating of D. The school posted 62 in student achievement, 64 in school progress, 51 in closing performance gaps and 60 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 76 |
| Student Progress | 76 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 76 |
| Overall | 76 |
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.
Distinction Designations for North Belton Middle School and South Belton Middle School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at North Belton Middle School. They make up for 46.48% of student population, followed by Hispanics (32.69%), African Americans (9.70%), Two or More Races (6.54%), Asians (3.47%) and Native Americans (0.61%).
At South Belton Middle School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 57.42% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (24.29%), African Americans (9.45%), Two or More Races (6.45%), Asians (1.05%) and Native Americans (0.30%).
Based on household incomes, the North Belton Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 36.87% compared to 65.37% at South Belton Middle 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, North Belton Middle School has 44 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 4.49% of student population. South Belton Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 139 or about 20.84% of student population.
North Belton Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 4.29%, gifted and talented students, 13.69%, while 20.12% are in the special education program. South Belton Middle School bilingual students comprise 20.24%, gifted and talented students, 8.40%, and 23.54% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.70% | 95 |
| Hispanic | 32.69% | 320 |
| White | 46.48% | 455 |
| Asian | 3.47% | 34 |
| Native American | 0.61% | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 6.54% | 64 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 979 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 36.87% | 361 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.49% | 44 |
| Total Students | 100% | 979 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.45% | 63 |
| Hispanic | 57.42% | 383 |
| White | 24.29% | 162 |
| Asian | 1.05% | 7 |
| Native American | 0.30% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 6.45% | 43 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 667 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 65.37% | 436 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 20.84% | 139 |
| Total Students | 100% | 667 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.29% | 42 |
| Gifted & Talented | 13.69% | 134 |
| Special Education | 20.12% | 197 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.74% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 979 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 20.24% | 135 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.40% | 56 |
| Special Education | 23.54% | 157 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.80% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 667 |
North Belton Middle School's 57 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.4 years. Teachers at South Belton Middle School, numbering 55 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 4.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, North Belton Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 15 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. South Belton Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 25 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At North Belton Middle School there are 40 female teachers and 17 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At South Belton Middle School there are 31 female teachers and 24 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.91% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.04% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 30.09% | 17 |
| 6 - 10 years | 26.43% | 15 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.30% | 16 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.22% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 58 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.18% | 0 |
| 20 - 30 years | 5.58% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 12.95% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.28% | 14 |
| 1- 5 years | 44.42% | 25 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.59% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 56 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 69.91% | 40 |
| Male Teachers | 30.09% | 17 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 58 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 55.76% | 31 |
| Male Teachers | 44.24% | 25 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 56 |
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