Belton Middle School vs Kentucky Trail Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belton Middle School
Belton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
641 students
Kentucky Trail Elem.
Belton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
355 students
| Measure | Belton Middle School Belton, Missouri | Kentucky Trail Elem. Belton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 392 | #523 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8282 of 15,369 | #21251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 641 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Belton | Belton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kentucky Trail Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 47.0).
- •Kentucky Trail Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Kentucky Trail Elem. does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Kentucky Trail Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 53.5%).
- •Kentucky Trail Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.4).
- •Belton Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 355.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belton Middle School better than Kentucky Trail Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Kentucky Trail Elem. ranks higher (55.6 vs 47.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belton Middle School and Kentucky Trail Elem.?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Belton and Belton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belton Middle School: 641. Kentucky Trail Elem.: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belton Middle School and Kentucky Trail Elem. rank in Missouri?
Belton Middle School is 216th of 392 and Kentucky Trail Elem. is 523rd of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).