Top Rankings
Bethany School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 430 students in Bethany School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public School in Bethany School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
1 School
1,008 Schools
# Students
430 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bethany School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 198 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.5%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
82%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,858 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,679 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$10 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,858
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,679
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Bethany School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethany Community School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Peck Road
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3350
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3350
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bethany School District?
Bethany School District manages 1 public schools serving 430 students.
What is the rank of Bethany School District?
Bethany School District is ranked #27 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bethany School District?
82% of Bethany School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethany School District?
Bethany School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Bethany School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,679 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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