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Bethlehem Central Middle School

332 Kenwood Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 923 students in grades 6-8, Bethlehem Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 923 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 86% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bethlehem Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bethlehem Central Middle School's student population of 923 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
923 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bethlehem Central Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethlehem Central Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#908 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bethlehem Central Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bethlehem Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bethlehem Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bethlehem Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bethlehem Central Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bethlehem Central Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bethlehem Central Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bethlehem Central Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bethlehem Central Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bethlehem Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bethlehem Central Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Bethlehem Central Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bethlehem Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bethlehem Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethlehem Central Middle School's ranking?
Bethlehem Central Middle School is ranked #908 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bethlehem Central Middle School often compared to?
Bethlehem Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farnsworth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bethlehem Central Middle School?
923 students attend Bethlehem Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bethlehem Central Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethlehem Central Middle School?
Bethlehem Central Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bethlehem Central Middle School offer ?
Bethlehem Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethlehem Central Middle School part of?
Bethlehem Central Middle School is part of Bethlehem Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 923 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 86% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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