Bethel School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,959 students in Bethel School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Washington.
Public High Schools in Bethel School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Public High School in Bethel School District have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Bethel School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.67
# American Indian Students
216 Students
6,128 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
926 Students
30,980 Students
% Asian Students
4%
8%
# Hispanic Students
4,607 Students
94,975 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
25%
# Black Students
1,757 Students
17,421 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
8,987 Students
192,489 Students
% White Students
43%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1,126 Students
5,027 Students
% Hawaiian Students
5%
1%
# Two or more races Students
3,496 Students
31,119 Students
% of Two or more races Students
17%
8%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
497
1,042
# Students in K Grade:
1,557
1,658
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,519
1,928
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,498
2,062
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,570
2,154
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,569
2,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,512
2,308
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,564
4,567
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,561
8,019
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,617
10,015
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,645
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,587
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,548
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,912
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,502 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,109 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 34 schools
Grades: 01-12
Enrollment: 21,156 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50% in WA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
