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North Belton Middle

Grades 06–08 · Middle · Temple, TX · NCES 480986012801

At a glance

Reported students

979

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

57.46

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Texas middle enrollment

83rd percentile

Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

567.5

North Belton Middle: 979 reported students.

State peer staffing position

86th percentile

17:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
891
Teachers (FTE)
63.38
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1

What the reported data says about North Belton Middle

North Belton Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Temple. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Belton ISD. NCES reports 979 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.7%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking North Belton Middle

  1. 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.17 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.6%
Students with disabilities
14.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
36.9%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3.17
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White46.5%
  • Hispanic32.7%
  • Black9.7%
  • Asian3.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
  • Multiracial6.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near North Belton Middle

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Lake Belton Middle

Middle · Belton ISD

06–088031.7 mi
Bonham Middle

Middle · Temple ISD

06–086274 mi
Belton Middle

Middle · Belton ISD

06–086614.5 mi
Travis Science Academy

Middle · Temple ISD

06–086865.1 mi
Lamar Middle

Middle · Temple ISD

06–085535.2 mi
South Belton Middle

Middle · Belton ISD

06–086676.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions about North Belton Middle

What grades does North Belton Middle serve?

North Belton Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Belton ISD.

How many students attend North Belton Middle?

North Belton Middle reported 979 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 891 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at North Belton Middle?

The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 979 students and 57.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is North Belton Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?

North Belton Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Belton ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of North Belton Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

36.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is North Belton Middle in?

North Belton Middle is part of Belton ISD, based in Belton, TX, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near North Belton Middle?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake Belton Middle (1.7 mi), Bonham Middle (4 mi), Belton Middle (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.