Belt Line El vs Lancaster Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belt Line El
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
Lancaster Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
908 students
| Measure | Belt Line El Lancaster, Texas | Lancaster Middle Lancaster, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2850 of 4,686 | #943 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #32721 of 50,301 | #8963 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 567 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 38.8).
- •Lancaster Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Belt Line El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Belt Line El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 85.2%).
- •Lancaster Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •Lancaster Middle is the larger school with 908 students compared with 567.
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 Belt Line El better than Lancaster Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lancaster Middle ranks higher (43.9 vs 38.8 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 Belt Line El and Lancaster Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belt Line El: 567. Lancaster Middle: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belt Line El and Lancaster Middle rank in Texas?
Belt Line El is 2850th of 4,686 and Lancaster Middle is 943rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).