Excellent
#73 of 990 schools in CT
Top 7% in state
Amity Middle School: Bethany
Middle School · Regional School District 05 · Bethany, CT
A Regional School District 05 middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
190 Luke Hill Rd., Bethany, CT 06524
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amity Middle School: Bethany score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 73% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Amity Middle School: Bethany sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,879
Median home value
$418,900
Median rent
$1,500/mo
College educated
58.9%
Homeownership
95.7%
Poverty rate
0.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06524; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amity Middle School: OrangeEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–8 | Not available | 359 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Regional School District 05
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amity Middle School: Bethany is listed in Regional School District 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amity Middle School: Bethany
Amity Middle School: Bethany is a public middle school in Bethany, CT, part of Regional School District 05, serving approximately 352 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amity Middle School: Bethany
What grades does Amity Middle School: Bethany serve?
Amity Middle School: Bethany serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Amity Middle School: Bethany?
Amity Middle School: Bethany has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amity Middle School: Bethany?
The student-teacher ratio at Amity Middle School: Bethany is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amity Middle School: Bethany rank in CT?
Amity Middle School: Bethany ranks #73 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Amity Middle School: Bethany's MySchoolScout rating?
Amity Middle School: Bethany has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amity Middle School: Bethany?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amity Middle School: Bethany has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Amity Middle School: Bethany a charter school?
No, Amity Middle School: Bethany is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amity Middle School: Bethany a Title I school?
No, Amity Middle School: Bethany is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amity Middle School: Bethany?
13.9% of students at Amity Middle School: Bethany qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (203) 393-3102
- Area population (ZIP 06524)
- 5,280
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06524; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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