Enrollment
298
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bethel, OH
Bethel-Tate Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bethel-Tate Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390463102507
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel-Tate Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Bethel · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel-Tate Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel-Tate Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bethel, OH.
School address
District: Bethel-Tate Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390463102507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bethel-Tate Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bethel-Tate Middle School
Bethel-Tate Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bethel, Ohio, enrolling 298 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 298 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 467 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #371, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bethel-Tate Local spends $11,707 per pupil, 20% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 80 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 298 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bethel-Tate Local also operates Bethel Tate High School (402 students) and Bick Primary Elementary School (338 students) alongside Bethel-Tate Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bethel-Tate Middle School compares
Bethel-Tate Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▲ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Ohio - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,707
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Bethel-Tate Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel-Tate Local, which includes Bethel-Tate Middle School.
$11,707
Per student
-20%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 55.6%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bethel-Tate Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Tate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bick Primary Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hill Intermediate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel-Tate Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bethel-Tate Middle School
How many students attend Bethel-Tate Middle School?
Bethel-Tate Middle School has 298 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bethel, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel-Tate Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel-Tate Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethel-Tate Middle School?
39.8% of students at Bethel-Tate Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel-Tate Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bethel-Tate Middle School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Bethel, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel-Tate Middle School?
Bethel-Tate Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bethel-Tate Middle School rank among public schools in Bethel?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel-Tate Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bethel, 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 Bethel on the city page.
Is Bethel-Tate Middle School a good school?
Bethel-Tate Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bethel-Tate Local?
Besides Bethel-Tate Middle School, Bethel-Tate Local also operates Bethel Tate High School (402 students), Bick Primary Elementary School (338 students), and Hill Intermediate Elementary School (308 students). See the Bethel-Tate Local district page for the complete list.
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