Summary
Bethel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, with 564 students. It is part of the Bethel School District, which is ranked 70 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bethel Elementary School has consistently been ranked in the top 25% of Oklahoma elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 64 out of 614 schools.
Bethel Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were 42% in ELA, 53% in Math, and 48% in Science, compared to the state averages of 26%, 26%, and 30%, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well for its subgroups, ranking 76th out of 289 Oklahoma elementary schools for White students and 22nd out of 502 schools for students of low socioeconomic status, both with high proficiency rates and 4- or 5-star ratings. Additionally, Bethel Elementary School has maintained very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0% to 5.9% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average.
When compared to nearby schools, Bethel Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Sequoyah Elementary School in Shawnee has significantly lower academic performance, with proficiency rates ranging from 35% to 47% in ELA and 37% to 45% in Math. Similarly, Pleasant Grove Public School in Shawnee and Cross Timbers Elementary School in Tecumseh, OK, both have much lower academic performance across all subjects and grade levels. Bethel Elementary School's consistent high performance, exceptional subgroup success, and efficient resource allocation make it a standout institution in the region.
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