Top Rankings
Bethel School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,188 students in Bethel School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Bethel School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
3,188 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bethel School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Graduation Rate
95%
88.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.5%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.68
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
28%
32%
% Black
5%
12%
% White
54%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,304 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,417 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$14,669 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$14,214 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,304
$29,922
Spending / Student
$24,417
$28,995
Best Bethel School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank A. Berry School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8680
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8680
Gr: PK-2 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Ralph M. T. Johnson School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8700
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8700
Gr: 3-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8670
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8670
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Bethel High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8600
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Anna H. Rockwell School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8688
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8688
Gr: K-2 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bethel School District?
Bethel School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,188 students.
What is the rank of Bethel School District?
Bethel School District is ranked #91 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bethel School District?
54% of Bethel School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethel School District?
Bethel School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Bethel School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,417 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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