At a glance
Reported students
526
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
526
Bethel Middle School: 526 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
20.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. 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
- 416
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 29.7:1
What the reported data says about Bethel Middle School
Bethel Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–09 in Tipp City. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Bethel Local. NCES reports 526 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, above the Ohio median of 16.4:1 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 (85.7%) and Black (4.2%). English learners represent 6.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bethel Middle School
- 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.7%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black4.2%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
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
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 Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bethel High School
High · Grades 09–12
521 reported students
Bethel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
944 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh Middle School Middle · Tecumseh Local | 06–08 | 586 | 4.6 mi |
| Weisenborn Junior High Middle · Huber Heights City | 07–08 | 845 | 6.1 mi |
| Tippecanoe Middle School Middle · Tipp City Exempted Village | 06–08 | 564 | 6.2 mi |
| Morton Middle School Middle · Vandalia-Butler City | 06–08 | 699 | 8.2 mi |
| Greenon Jr. High School Middle · Greenon Local | 07–08 | 227 | 8.9 mi |
| Mad River Middle School Middle · Mad River Local | 05–09 | 562 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Middle School
What grades does Bethel Middle School serve?
Bethel Middle School reports grades 05–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Bethel Local.
How many students attend Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School reported 526 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 416 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bethel Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 20.2:1, based on 526 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 16.4:1. 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 Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Bethel Middle School in?
Bethel Middle School is part of Bethel Local, based in Tipp City, OH, which operates 3 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 Tecumseh Middle School (4.6 mi), Weisenborn Junior High (6.1 mi), Tippecanoe Middle School (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.