Top Rankings
Bethel School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma 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 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,160 students in Bethel School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Bethel School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
1,160 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bethel School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (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 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 537 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥95%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.8%
24.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.74
% American Indian
10%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
21%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
67%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,934 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,594 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,934
$11,355
Spending / Student
$9,594
$11,328
Best Bethel School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethel High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36000 Clearpond Road
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-3633
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-3633
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36000 Clearpond Road
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-7632
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-7632
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36000 Clearpond Road
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-5944
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-5944
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bethel School District?
Bethel School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,160 students.
What is the rank of Bethel School District?
Bethel School District is ranked #81 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (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 Oklahoma 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 Bethel School District?
67% of Bethel School District students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethel School District?
Bethel School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Bethel School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,594 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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