John Read Middle School vs. Bethel Middle School
Should you attend John Read Middle School or Bethel 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
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
n/a
Overview
Serving 353 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 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
353 students
766 students


% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%


Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
59 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#427 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
57%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 5 Students
86
-
Grade 6 Students
91
252
Grade 7 Students
101
255
Grade 8 Students
75
259
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
7%


% Hispanic
13%
26%


% Black
2%
4%


% White
81%
57%


% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%


Diversity Score
0.33
0.61


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
24%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%

