Excellent
#204 of 990 schools in CT
Top 21% in state
Bethany Community School
Elementary School · Bethany School District · Bethany, CT
An elementary school in Bethany, CT serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
44 Peck Road, Bethany, CT 06524
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bethany Community School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bethany Community School 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 5Car-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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Chatfield-lopresti SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Laurel Ledge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| West Woods SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 3.9 mi | 305 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bethany School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,506NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bethany Community School is listed in Bethany School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bethany Community School
Bethany Community School is a public elementary school in Bethany, CT, part of Bethany School District, serving approximately 445 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #204 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethany Community School
What grades does Bethany Community School serve?
Bethany Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bethany Community School?
Bethany Community School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Community School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bethany Community School rank in CT?
Bethany Community School ranks #204 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Bethany Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethany Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Bethany Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethany Community School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bethany Community School a charter school?
No, Bethany Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bethany Community School a Title I school?
No, Bethany Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethany Community School?
14.8% of students at Bethany Community School 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.8%
- Phone
- (203) 393-3350
- 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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