22201 38th Avenue East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Bethel Middle School serves 678 students in grades 6-8.
Bethel Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 678 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in WA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bethel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bethel Middle School's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
678 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Bethel Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bethel Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1490 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
35%
50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
52%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
8%
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Hispanic
26%
25%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
39%
51%
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Hawaiian
8%
1%
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Two or more races
17%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bethel Middle School's ranking?

Bethel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).

How many students attend Bethel Middle School?

678 students attend Bethel Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

39% of Bethel Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Black, 2% 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 16:1.

What grades does Bethel Middle School offer ?

Bethel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Bethel Middle School part of?

Bethel Middle School is part of Bethel School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 678 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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