A
Very Good
85/100

Bethel Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 600 Whittlesey Dr., Bethel, CT 06801
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 63rd percentile in Connecticut
Growth
A
Students gain 1.53 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 84th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
766
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%63/1000.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%84/100Students gain 1.53 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 100th percentile in Connecticut (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency69% (+11 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency59% (+11 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%64%reading +6 pts, math +4 pts65th percentile (list)
Black50%30%reading +17 pts, math +10 pts80th percentile (list)
Hispanic52%42%reading +16 pts, math +18 pts69th percentile (list)
Asian85%85%reading +4 pts, math +7 pts58th percentile (list)
Low-income52%37%reading +15 pts, math +12 pts62nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 600 Whittlesey Dr.
City Bethel
ZIP Code 06801
District 0900270
NCES School ID 090027000025
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06801

Understanding the community around Bethel Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $108,382
Per Capita Income $53,107
Poverty Rate 1.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 53.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.3%
High School or Higher 91.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $404,100
Median Rent $1,457
Owner-Occupied 78.4%
Renter-Occupied 21.6%
View full data for ZIP 06801 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bethel Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.5%
Hispanic/Latino 26.4%
Asian 7.3%
Black 3.7%
Two or More Races 4.3%
American Indian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 766
Teachers (FTE) 59.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School has 766 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Bethel Middle School serve?
Bethel Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bethel Middle School receive per student?
Bethel Middle School receives $23,050 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bethel Middle School in 06801 ▼
Avg Home Value
$568,653
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,810
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
21.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026