John Read Middle School vs. Bethel Middle School
Should I attend John Read Middle School or Bethel 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
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
n/a
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
335 students
769 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#394 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
97
-
Grade 6 Students
77
248
Grade 7 Students
79
249
Grade 8 Students
82
272
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
21%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
85%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%