Serving 355 students in grades 7-8, Amity Middle School: Bethany 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 56% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Amity Middle School: Bethany's student population of 355 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amity Middle School: Bethany ranks within the top 30% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amity Middle School: Bethany is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#222 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
5%
13%
White
64%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #222 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Amity Middle School: Bethany?
355 students attend Amity Middle School: Bethany.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Amity Middle School: Bethany students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 11:1, 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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