Lake Belton Middle vs Tarver El
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.
Lake Belton Middle
Temple · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
Tarver El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
494 students
| Measure | Lake Belton Middle Temple, Texas | Tarver El Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #491 of 1,684 | #642 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #5435 of 15,369 | #11131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 803 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| city | Temple | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tarver El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 60.2).
- •Tarver El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Tarver El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Lake Belton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 44.1%).
- •Tarver El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.4).
- •Lake Belton Middle is the larger school with 803 students compared with 494.
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 Tarver El?
On the Success Index (US), Tarver El ranks higher (70.3 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 Tarver El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Temple and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Belton Middle: 803. Tarver El: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Belton Middle and Tarver El rank in Texas?
Lake Belton Middle is 491st of 1,684 and Tarver El is 642nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).