At a glance
Reported students
758
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut middle enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 178 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
652
Bethel Middle School: 758 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 770
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Bethel Middle School
Bethel Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bethel. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Bethel School District. NCES reports 758 students for 2024–25.
Among 178 middle schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 497.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, above the Connecticut median of 11.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.4%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bethel Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.8%
- Hispanic29.4%
- Black4.6%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bethel School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ralph M. T. Johnson School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
652 reported students
Bethel High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,097 reported students
Frank A. Berry School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
378 reported students
Anna H. Rockwell School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
303 reported students
Public schools near Bethel Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Park Middle School Middle · Danbury School District | 06–08 | 888 | 2.6 mi |
| Broadview Middle School Middle · Danbury School District | 06–08 | 1,070 | 3.1 mi |
| Whisconier Middle School Middle · Brookfield School District | 05–08 | 595 | 4.2 mi |
| Westside Middle School Academy Middle · Danbury School District | 06–08 | 736 | 4.8 mi |
| Newtown Middle School Middle · Newtown School District | 07–08 | 593 | 5.2 mi |
| John Read Middle School Middle · Redding School District | 05–08 | 381 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Middle School
What grades does Bethel Middle School serve?
Bethel Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Bethel School District.
How many students attend Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School reported 758 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 178 Connecticut middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 770 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bethel Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 758 students and 58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bethel Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bethel Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bethel School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bethel Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bethel Middle School in?
Bethel Middle School is part of Bethel School District, based in Bethel, CT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bethel Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rogers Park Middle School (2.6 mi), Broadview Middle School (3.1 mi), Whisconier Middle School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.