Serving 709 students in grades 6-7, Bethel Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Bethel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Bethel Middle School's student population of 709 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
709 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
Bethel Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethel Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 997 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
13%
19%
White
62%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Bethel Middle School is ranked #69 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bethel Middle School often compared to?
Bethel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryant Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Bethel Middle School?
709 students attend Bethel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bethel Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bethel Middle School offer ?
Bethel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethel Middle School part of?
Bethel Middle School is part of Bryant School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 5/23/2022I used to go here for 6th grade before my family moved to a more rural town. I have to say that I never felt more at home at any other school than at bethel, a lot of the students there are accepting and great people as well as the teachers and staff. I actually wish I still went here instead of the one I go to now. I love the district and it's schools.5 4/6/2019The name of the school is actiually Bethel Middle School. My son attends 6th grade at Bethel. It is a great school. He is enrolled in all pre-AP classes and is learning a lot. I like that they have a reading/literature class and must read multiple books. He is also involved in the band program and loves itReview Bethel Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I used to go here for 6th grade before my family moved to a more rural town. I have to say that I never felt more at home at any other school than at bethel, a lot of the students there are accepting and great people as well as the teachers and staff. I actually wish I still went here instead of the one I go to now. I love the district and it's schools.
The name of the school is actiually Bethel Middle School. My son attends 6th grade at Bethel. It is a great school. He is enrolled in all pre-AP classes and is learning a lot. I like that they have a reading/literature class and must read multiple books. He is also involved in the band program and loves it
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