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Belton, TX vs Port Lavaca, TX

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Highlights
- Port Lavaca spends 5.0% less per student than Belton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.1% lower in Port Lavaca than in Belton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Port Lavaca had 8.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Belton

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 Belton, TXPort Lavaca, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,352$13,635$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,453$11,438$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,758$6,268$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.613.0916.23
 Students per Librarian46531374573
 Students per Counselor342465530
 Grade School Educ.7.0%14.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%8.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.85.0%77.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%17.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.5%7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.4%17.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.0%4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%0.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.0%1.5%1.5%

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Reviews for Belton    3 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived in this area for over 20 years. All in all, it's a good place to raise a family. Belton ISD has a good state rating. There is usually some sort of activity  More

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As a substitute teacher for BISD, I have had the opportunity to get to know many of the teachers and administrators, as well as the students. Belton is blessed to have  More

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Belton is a small town near Killeen and Fort Hood (large Army Base). It's economy depends a lot on the base for income so they have a captive audience that they can  More

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Reviews for Port Lavaca    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Port Lavaca is an amazing place. We have our problems but the city is a cultural heritage location for Eastern European Immigrants. Especially Hungary and Czech  More

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Ground Zero for flesh eating bacteria. You cant eat the fish. A guy died just 17 miles South because the bacteria got into his intestines. Pass this place  More

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(1) I lived there 2 years. Here's what they don't tell you. This town leads the State of Texas for flesh eating bacteria. Dont touch the water! There is no beach other  More

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ZIPS IN BELTON, TEXAS
76513
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77979

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