Bethel School District
School District · Spanaway, Washington
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
34
20 elem, 6 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
21,539
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
34
20 elem, 6 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
21,539
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
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.
Camas Prairie Elementary
Spanaway · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
Tacoma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pioneer Valley Elementary
Spanaway · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#120 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,370
$2,354 vs Washington median
District size
21,539 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Bethel School District ranks #120 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Bethel School District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 31 schools. Its top-rated schools are Camas Prairie Elementary (8.9/10), Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School (8.6/10), and Pioneer Valley Elementary (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bethel School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bethel School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bethel School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (31 of 34). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camas Prairie Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Pioneer Valley Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | North Star Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Chester H Thompson Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Clover Creek Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Rocky Ridge Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Spanaway Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Graham Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Centennial Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 34 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bethel School District
Bethel School District is a Spanaway, Washington school district serving 34 schools.The district educates 21,539 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.8:1. District-level spending was $15,370 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Bethel School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Camas Prairie Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Bethel School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.2% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.
The district includes 20 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
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
34 schoolsElementary Schools20
Middle Schools6
High Schools6
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Spanaway
- Total Enrollment
- 21,539
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,148
- District spending per student
- $15,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bethel School District?
Bethel School District has 34 schools in total — 20 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bethel School District?
Bethel School District's district-level spending was $15,370 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bethel School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bethel School District is 18.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bethel School District?
Camas Prairie Elementary is the highest-rated school in Bethel School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Bethel School District?
Across schools in Bethel School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bethel School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Bethel School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 34 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington 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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