New Fairfield Middle School vs. Bethel Middle School
Should you attend New Fairfield 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
Overview
Serving 506 students in grades 6-8, New Fairfield Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
506 students
766 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#212 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#427 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
173
252
Grade 7 Students
154
255
Grade 8 Students
179
259
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
21%
26%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
71%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
