- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spanaway, WA
Bethel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530048000120
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Spanaway · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Washington
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Spanaway, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048000120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Bethel Middle School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 530048000120 · Spanaway, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 20:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Bethel Middle School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Bethel Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Kapowsi
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,688 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
857 students
- Spanaway Middl 766
Spanaway Middle School
766 students
- This school 661
Bethel Middle School
661 students
What this shows Bethel Middle School reports 661 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 172 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 19.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.3%
African American 7.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, Bethel Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | 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
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,688
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Spanaway
2 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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Middle School
How many students attend Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School has 661 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spanaway, WA. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Middle School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethel Middle School?
54.1% of students at Bethel Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Middle School is White at 34.5% of enrollment, in Spanaway, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 middle schools in Spanaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Spanaway, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Spanaway on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Bethel Middle School, Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students), Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students), and Bethel High School (1,688 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.