- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tipp City, OH
Bethel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390486104327
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Tipp City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 526
- students enrolled
Bethel Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Tipp City, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Bethel Middle School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 390486104327 · Tipp City, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 22.9:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel Elementary School (944 students)
Bethel Middle School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bethel Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel Element
Bethel Elementary School
944 students
- This school
Bethel Middle School
526 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
521 students
What this shows Bethel Middle School reports 526 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,966
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
African American 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Bethel Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel Local reports $9,966 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 Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Tipp City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Middle School
How many students attend Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School has 526 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tipp City, OH. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Middle School is 22.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Middle School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Tipp City, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Tipp City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Tipp City, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tipp City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel Local?
Besides Bethel Middle School, Bethel Local also operates Bethel Elementary School (944 students) and Bethel High School (521 students). See the Bethel Local district page for the complete list.