Bethel School District
School District · Bethel, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,599
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,599
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Bethel School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bethel School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ralph M. T. Johnson School
Bethel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bethel High School
Bethel · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Frank A. Berry School
Bethel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#92 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,599
$3,406 vs Connecticut median
District size
3,249 students
Larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Bethel School District ranks #92 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Bethel School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ralph M. T. Johnson School (6.8/10), Bethel High School (6.2/10), and Frank A. Berry School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bethel School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph M. T. Johnson School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Bethel High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Frank A. Berry School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Bethel Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Anna H. Rockwell School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bethel School District
Bethel School District is a Bethel, Connecticut school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,249 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $21,599 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Bethel School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ralph M. T. Johnson School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Bethel School District students show an average math proficiency of 64.4% and ELA proficiency of 73.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bethel School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bethel School District with test data.
Schools in Bethel School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Bethel
- Total Enrollment
- 3,249
- Teachers (FTE)
- 247
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bethel School District?
Bethel School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bethel School District?
The average composite rating for Bethel School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bethel School District?
Bethel School District spends $21,599 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bethel School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bethel School District is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bethel School District?
Ralph M. T. Johnson School is the highest-rated school in Bethel School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Bethel School District?
Across schools in Bethel School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bethel School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Bethel School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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