Belton High School vs. Temple High School
Should you attend Belton High School or Temple High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Belton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Temple High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,763 students in grades 9-12, Belton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,320 students in grades 9-12, Temple High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,763 students
2,320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
169 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5736 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7422 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
495
672
Grade 10 Students
454
626
Grade 11 Students
405
551
Grade 12 Students
409
471
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
44%
48%
% Black
8%
24%
% White
40%
21%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%