Serving 365 students in grades 7-8, Amity Middle School Bethany ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amity Middle School Bethany ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Amity Middle School Bethany's student population of 365 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amity Middle School Bethany ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amity Middle School Bethany is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
4%
12%
White
65%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amity Middle School Bethany's ranking?
Amity Middle School Bethany is ranked #99 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Amity Middle School Bethany often compared to?
Amity Middle School Bethanyis often viewed alongside schools like Amity Middle School Orange by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Amity Middle School Bethany?
365 students attend Amity Middle School Bethany.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Amity Middle School Bethany students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amity Middle School Bethany?
Amity Middle School Bethany has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Amity Middle School Bethany offer ?
Amity Middle School Bethany offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Amity Middle School Bethany part of?
Amity Middle School Bethany is part of Regional School District 05.
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