Belton 124 School District
School District · Belton, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,569
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,569
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Belton 124?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Belton 124 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kentucky Trail Elem.
Belton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mill Creek Upper Elem.
Belton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wilckens Steam Acad @hillcrest
Belton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#296 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,569
+$1,042 vs Missouri median
District size
4,205 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Belton 124 ranks #296 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Belton 124's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kentucky Trail Elem. (8.6/10), Mill Creek Upper Elem. (6.9/10), and Wilckens Steam Acad @hillcrest (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Belton 124
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky Trail Elem. | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Mill Creek Upper Elem. | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Wilckens Steam Acad @hillcrest | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Belton High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Belton Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Cambridge Elem. | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Gladden Elem. | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Belton 124
Belton 124 is a Belton, Missouri school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,205 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $13,569 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Belton 124 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kentucky Trail Elem., which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Belton 124 students show an average math proficiency of 42.9% and ELA proficiency of 47.3%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Belton 124, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Belton 124 with test data.
Schools in Belton 124
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Belton
- Total Enrollment
- 4,205
- Teachers (FTE)
- 288
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Belton 124?
Belton 124 has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Belton 124?
The average composite rating for Belton 124 is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Belton 124?
Belton 124 spends $13,569 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Belton 124?
The average student-teacher ratio in Belton 124 is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Belton 124?
Kentucky Trail Elem. is the highest-rated school in Belton 124 with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Belton 124?
Across schools in Belton 124 with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Belton 124 compare to other districts in Missouri?
Belton 124 has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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