Joe M Pirtle El vs Lake Belton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 464 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe M Pirtle El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
Lake Belton Middle
Temple · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
| Measure | Joe M Pirtle El Temple, Texas | Lake Belton Middle Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 4,686 | #491 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #14466 of 50,301 | #5435 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 575 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| city | Temple | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe M Pirtle El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 60.2).
- •Joe M Pirtle El does better on math proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Joe M Pirtle El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Lake Belton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 40.3%).
- •Joe M Pirtle El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.4).
- •Lake Belton Middle is the larger school with 803 students compared with 575.
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 Joe M Pirtle El better than Lake Belton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Joe M Pirtle El ranks higher (65.5 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 Joe M Pirtle El and Lake Belton Middle?
About 464 m in a straight line, between Temple and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe M Pirtle El: 575. Lake Belton Middle: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe M Pirtle El and Lake Belton Middle rank in Texas?
Joe M Pirtle El is 869th of 4,686 and Lake Belton Middle is 491st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).