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Belton 124 School District

110 W Walnut
Belton, MO 64012-4808
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Belton 124 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,205 students in Belton 124 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Belton 124 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
4,205 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Belton 124 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#345 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
41%
40%
38%
43%
29%
38%
(22-23)
90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
18%
8%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
60%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,030 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,967 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,030
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,967
$13,908

Best Belton 124 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
106 S Hillcrest Rd
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1130
Grades: K-6
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Belton High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 W. North Avenue
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
109 W Cambridge
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1008
Grades: K-4
| 439 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kentucky Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8301 E 163rd St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1100
Grades: K-4
| 337 students
Rank: #55.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
107 W. Pirate Parkway
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Grades: 7-8
| 620 students
Rank: #66.
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
308 S Cleveland
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1576
Grades: 5-6
| 463 students
Rank: #77.
Gladden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Westover Rd
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7530
Grades: K-4
| 368 students
Rank: n/an/a
614 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1514
Grades: PK
| 224 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Belton 124 School District?
Belton 124 School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,205 students.
What is the rank of Belton 124 School District?
Belton 124 School District is ranked #362 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belton 124 School District?
60% of Belton 124 School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belton 124 School District?
Belton 124 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Belton 124 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,967 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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