- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bethel, CT
Bethel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090027000025
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Bethel · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bethel, CT.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090027000025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bethel Middle School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090027000025 · Bethel, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 13.3:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel High School (1,097 students)
Bethel Middle School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bethel Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,097 students
- This school
Bethel Middle School
758 students
- Ralph M. T. Jo
Ralph M. T. Johnson School
652 students
- Frank a. Berry 378
Frank a. Berry School
378 students
- Anna H. Rockwe 303
Anna H. Rockwell School
303 students
What this shows Bethel Middle School reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel Middle School compares
Bethel Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,338
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
Asian 7.5%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Bethel Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Bethel School District reports $21,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethel Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralph M. T. Johnson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank a. Berry School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anna H. Rockwell School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Middle School
How many students attend Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School has 758 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bethel, CT. CCD year-over-year: 764 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethel Middle School?
24.6% of students at Bethel Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Middle School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Bethel, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bethel Middle School rank among public schools in Bethel?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bethel, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bethel on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Bethel Middle School, Bethel School District also operates Bethel High School (1,097 students), Ralph M. T. Johnson School (652 students), and Frank a. Berry School (378 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.