Serving 766 students in grades 6-8, Bethel Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 766 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bethel Middle School's student population of 766 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
766 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bethel Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethel Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#427 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
26%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
57%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethel Middle School's ranking?
Bethel Middle School is ranked #427 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bethel Middle School often compared to?
Bethel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Read Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Bethel Middle School?
766 students attend Bethel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bethel Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bethel Middle School offer ?
Bethel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethel Middle School part of?
Bethel Middle School is part of Bethel School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break- No School
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break- No School
April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break- No School
April 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break- No School
April 17, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break- No School
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
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