Charter Oak El vs Lake Belton 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.
Charter Oak El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
Lake Belton Middle
Temple · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
| Measure | Charter Oak El Temple, Texas | Lake Belton Middle Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #587 of 4,686 | #491 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10047 of 50,301 | #5435 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 602 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Temple | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charter Oak El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 60.2).
- •Lake Belton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 40.9%).
- •Charter Oak El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.4).
- •Lake Belton Middle is the larger school with 803 students compared with 602.
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 Charter Oak El better than Lake Belton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Charter Oak El ranks higher (71.8 vs 60.2 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 Charter Oak El and Lake Belton Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Temple and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charter Oak El: 602. Lake Belton Middle: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charter Oak El and Lake Belton Middle rank in Texas?
Charter Oak El is 587th of 4,686 and Lake Belton Middle is 491st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).