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6.7 avg / 10

Bethel School District

School District · Shawnee, Oklahoma

Students: 1,185
Teachers (FTE): 74

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,233

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

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Evaluating Bethel?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bethel as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Bethel HS

7.4/10

Shawnee · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Bethel ES

6.8/10

Shawnee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Bethel MS

5.9/10

Shawnee · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Oklahoma rank

#138 of 424

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Oklahoma avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,233

$1,764 vs Oklahoma median

District size

1,185 students

Much larger than Oklahoma median

The short answer

Bethel ranks #138 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Bethel's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bethel HS (7.4/10), Bethel ES (6.8/10), and Bethel MS (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Bethel MS

STAAR proficiency rose +17.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bethel schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Bethel

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Bethel HS 7.4 / 10
2 Bethel ES 6.8 / 10
3 Bethel MS 5.9 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Bethel

Bethel is a Shawnee, Oklahoma school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,185 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. The district invests $10,233 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Bethel demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bethel HS, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Bethel students show an average math proficiency of 51.0% and ELA proficiency of 54.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Bethel, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 51.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 54.2%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Bethel with test data.

Schools in Bethel

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1

District Details

City
Shawnee
Total Enrollment
1,185
Teachers (FTE)
74
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bethel?

Bethel has 3 schools in total — 1 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?

The average composite rating for Bethel is 6.7/10. 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?

Bethel spends $10,233 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bethel?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bethel is 16:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bethel?

Bethel HS is the highest-rated school in Bethel with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Bethel?

Across schools in Bethel with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bethel compare to other districts in Oklahoma?

Bethel has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oklahoma 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
51.0%
ELA Proficiency
54.2%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma 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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