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#1279 of 2,221 schools in MO
Belton Middle School
Middle School · Belton 124 · Belton, MO
A Belton 124 middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
107 W. PIRATE PARKWAY, Belton, MO 64012
- Math 30% vs MO 44% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belton Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Belton Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,207/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,782
Median home value
$200,900
Median rent
$1,232/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Blue Ridge Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 102 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Belton 124
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belton Middle School is listed in BELTON 124; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belton Middle School
Belton Middle School is a public middle school in Belton, MO, part of Belton 124, serving approximately 620 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,279 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belton Middle School
What grades does Belton Middle School serve?
Belton Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Belton Middle School?
Belton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belton Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belton Middle School rank in MO?
Belton Middle School ranks #1,279 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Belton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belton Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Belton Middle School a charter school?
No, Belton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Belton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belton Middle School?
61.6% of students at Belton Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (816) 489-7060
- Area population (ZIP 64012)
- 28,980
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64012; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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