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#846 of 1,176 schools in SC
Belton Middle
Middle School · Anderson 02 · Belton, SC
An Anderson 02 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
102 Cherokee Road, Belton, SC 29627
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belton Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Belton Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,353
Median home value
$154,200
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Anderson 02
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honea Path MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Anderson 02
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belton Middle is listed in Anderson 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belton Middle
Belton Middle is a public middle school in Belton, SC, part of Anderson 02, serving approximately 458 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #846 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belton Middle
What grades does Belton Middle serve?
Belton Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Belton Middle?
Belton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Belton Middle is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belton Middle rank in SC?
Belton Middle ranks #846 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Belton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Belton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belton Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Belton Middle a charter school?
No, Belton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belton Middle a Title I school?
No, Belton Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belton Middle?
69.7% of students at Belton Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (864) 369-4712
- Area population (ZIP 29627)
- 16,518
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 29627; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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