Bethel Middle School vs. John Read Middle School
Should you attend Bethel Middle School or John Read Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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John Read Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 764 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 350 students in grades 5-8, John Read Middle School 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 69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
764 students
350 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#427 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#127 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
93
Grade 6 Students
251
99
Grade 7 Students
254
76
Grade 8 Students
259
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
25%
12%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
58%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
