Serving 661 students in grades 6-8, Bethel Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bethel Middle School serves the northern part of Spanaway, WA, covering an area of approximately 7.4 square miles. Students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bethel Middle School's student population of 661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
661 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Bethel Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethel Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1616 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
27%
27%
Black
8%
5%
White
34%
47%
Hawaiian
8%
2%
Two or more races
19%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethel Middle School's ranking?
Bethel Middle School is ranked #1616 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Bethel Middle School often compared to?
Bethel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glacier Middle School, Shining Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Bethel Middle School?
661 students attend Bethel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Bethel Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bethel Middle School offer ?
Bethel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethel Middle School part of?
Bethel Middle School is part of Bethel School District.
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