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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 06801

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At a glance

School

758

Students

Top rankedBethel Middle School65^th of 252 Connecticut middle schools

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Biggest riser

Bethel Middle School up 18 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 06801 zip code in Connecticut is home to a single standout middle school, Bethel Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This high-performing institution consistently ranks in the top 25% of Connecticut middle schools, earning a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years.

Bethel Middle School's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly exceeding the state averages. The school's 12.9 student-teacher ratio and $14,963 spending per student suggest it is well-resourced and able to provide individualized attention to its diverse student population, with 33.68% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, Bethel School District and its lone middle school stand out as a strong educational option in the region, offering a high-quality learning environment and exceptional student outcomes that make it a desirable choice for families in the 06801 zip code.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SBAC English Language Arts (2025)			SBAC Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Bethel Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Whittlesey Dr.	Bethel	06801	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Bethel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 794-8670	758	58	13.0	33.6%	400 (52.8%)	35 (4.6%)	223 (29.4%)	57 (7.5%)	11 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	29 (3.8%)	73.9	65^th of 252 public middle schools	74.2%		68.1	83^rd of 250 public middle schools	66.8%	18	62.3	55.7	61.2	57.6	61.6	63.4	$18,563

Cities Near Zip Code 06801

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bethel	0.33 mi	5	81^st
Danbury	1.14 mi	20	158^th
Brookfield	4.23 mi	3	93^rd
Newtown	4.47 mi	5	36^th
Redding	5.16 mi	3	13^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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