Briarwood School vs. Belton High School
Should you attend Briarwood School or Belton 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
Briarwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Belton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 9 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Briarwood School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 1,258 students in grades 9-12, Belton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Special
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
9 students
1,258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
92 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#588 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
26%
n/a
Graduation Rate
n/a
90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
1
-
Grade 7 Students
2
-
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
1
324
Grade 10 Students
1
298
Grade 11 Students
1
326
Grade 12 Students
2
310
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
19%
% Black
22%
11%
% White
78%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
9%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.35
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
16%