Bethel Middle School vs. John Read Middle School
Should I attend Bethel Middle School or John Read Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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John Read Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 769 students in grades 6-8, Bethel Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 335 students in grades 5-8, John Read Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
769 students
335 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#91 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
97
Grade 6 Students
248
77
Grade 7 Students
249
79
Grade 8 Students
272
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
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% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
21%
8%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
62%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
