Lake Belton Middle vs Lakewood El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Belton Middle
Temple · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
Lakewood El
Belton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
572 students
| Measure | Lake Belton Middle Temple, Texas | Lakewood El Belton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #491 of 1,684 | #200 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #5435 of 15,369 | #3234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 803 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 74% |
| city | Temple | Belton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 60.2).
- •Lakewood El does better on math proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Lakewood El does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 44%).
- •Lakewood El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 26.2%).
- •Lakewood El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •Lake Belton Middle is the larger school with 803 students compared with 572.
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 Lake Belton Middle better than Lakewood El?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood El ranks higher (83.3 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 Lake Belton Middle and Lakewood El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Temple and Belton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Belton Middle: 803. Lakewood El: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Belton Middle and Lakewood El rank in Texas?
Lake Belton Middle is 491st of 1,684 and Lakewood El is 200th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).