Bethel Middle School

Summary:

Bethel Middle School is a public middle school in Shawnee, Oklahoma, serving 258 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Shawnee School District, which is ranked 73 out of 295 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Bethel Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 7th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 31% compared to the state average of 21%, and its 8th-grade Science proficiency rate was 51% compared to the state average of 35%. The school's performance on state assessments has been relatively stable over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 49 to 84 out of Oklahoma middle schools. Bethel Middle School has a higher percentage of White students (around 68%) compared to nearby schools, such as Shawnee Middle School, which has a more diverse student population. Additionally, Bethel Middle School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (around 45%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Shawnee Middle School (up to 84.67%), but the school still performs well, ranking in the top 50 out of 278 Oklahoma middle schools for its low-income student population.

Bethel Middle School's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.4 to 17.6 over the past few years, is lower than some of the nearby schools, such as McLoud Junior High School. This, combined with the school's strong academic performance, suggests that Bethel Middle School is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and success. Overall, Bethel Middle School stands out as a high-performing middle school in the region, with a consistent track record of academic excellence, a diverse student population, and the ability to support students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 36000 Clearpond Road
       Shawnee, OK  74801-4801


(405) 273-5944

District: Bethel

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 149 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,128 Help


Students who attend Bethel Middle School usually attend:

High:    Bethel High School

Feeder schools for Bethel Middle School:

Elementary:    Bethel Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  258

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.0%
Two or more races:
13.6%
American Indian:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bethel Middle School ranks better than 61.1% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bethel Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (69%), two or more races (13.6%), American Indian (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethel Middle School is 17.6. (See more...)
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Compare Bethel Middle School employs 14.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethel Middle School is $8,128.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bethel Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bethel Middle School 58th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Bethel Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Bethel 73rd of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bethel Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bethel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 68.10 127th 521 75.6%
2010 68.07 131st 539 75.7%
2011 71.98 113th 542 79.2%
2015 69.72 57th 297 80.8%
2016 69.30 72nd 332 78.3%
2017 68.69 47th 238 80.3%
2018 49.12 115th 233 50.6%
2019 69.05 49th 228 78.5%
2021 67.76 76th 407 81.3%
2022 45.81 84th 171 50.9%
2023 53.59 58th 149 61.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.04 50th 278 82.0%
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Rank History for White students at Bethel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.25 78th 257 69.6%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bethel Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 211 1 2 2 34 n/a n/a 0 250
1995 233 1 2 3 42 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 233 1 2 3 42 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 225 0 4 3 35 n/a n/a 0 267
1998 211 0 5 1 30 n/a n/a 0 247
1999 202 2 4 2 36 n/a n/a 0 246
2000 229 2 0 2 35 n/a n/a 0 268
2001 235 2 0 2 46 n/a n/a 0 285
2002 221 4 0 0 56 n/a n/a 0 281
2003 221 4 0 0 56 n/a n/a 0 281
2004 242 2 0 1 60 n/a n/a 0 305
2005 242 3 1 1 53 n/a n/a 0 300
2006 240 1 0 1 44 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 237 2 0 2 46 n/a n/a 0 287
2008 233 2 0 3 45 n/a n/a 0 283
2009 236 5 0 4 48 n/a n/a 0 293
2010 228 10 0 6 53 n/a n/a 0 297
2011 227 8 0 4 62 0 1 0 302
2012 234 6 1 0 62 0 0 0 303
2013 250 4 3 4 63 0 0 0 324
2014 240 4 4 7 63 1 1 0 320
2015 247 2 3 5 59 0 4 0 320
2016 220 3 2 9 45 0 5 0 284
2017 228 5 1 11 43 0 10 0 298
2018 203 2 1 14 47 0 19 0 286
2019 198 1 0 13 48 0 23 0 283
2020 203 2 0 12 49 0 26 0 292
2021 192 2 0 14 37 0 38 0 283
2022 193 1 0 20 38 0 33 0 285
2023 178 1 0 13 31 0 35 0 258

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bethel Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 250 16.0 15.6 27.2
1995 281 18.2 15.4 24.9
1996 281 18.2 15.4 24.9
1997 267 17.5 15.3 28.8
1998 247 17.5 14.1 31.2
1999 246 18.9 13.0 41.9
2000 268 18.2 14.7 45.9
2001 285 17.5 16.3 43.2
2002 281 19.0 14.8 42.7
2003 281 19.0 14.8 42.7
2004 305 17.6 17.3 56.1
2005 300 21.9 13.7 45
2006 286 21.9 13.1 44.4
2007 287 21.2 13.5 44.6
2008 283 18.6 15.2 47.7
2009 293 19.4 15.1 44
2010 297 19.4 15.3 53.9
2011 302 18.9 15.9 42.1
2012 303 18.0 16.8 49.2
2013 324 19.0 17.0 49.1
2014 320 22.1 14.4 52.5
2015 320 21.0 15.2 50.3
2016 284 19.0 14.9 47.9
2017 298 18.0 16.4 54
2018 286 18.5 15.3 46.9
2019 283 19.7 14.3 44.2
2020 292 19.5 14.9 43.2
2021 283 19.6 14.4 38.5
2022 285 17.0 16.6 47.7
2023 258 14.6 17.6 45.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bethel Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 250 16.0 15.6 27.2
1995 281 18.2 15.4 24.9
1996 281 18.2 15.4 24.9
1997 267 17.5 15.3 28.8
1998 247 17.5 14.1 31.2
1999 246 18.9 13.0 41.9
2000 268 18.2 14.7 45.9
2001 285 17.5 16.3 43.2
2002 281 19.0 14.8 42.7
2003 281 19.0 14.8 42.7
2004 305 17.6 17.3 56.1
2005 300 21.9 13.7 45
2006 286 21.9 13.1 44.4
2007 287 21.2 13.5 44.6
2008 283 18.6 15.2 47.7
2009 293 19.4 15.1 44
2010 297 19.4 15.3 53.9
2011 302 18.9 15.9 42.1
2012 303 18.0 16.8 49.2
2013 324 19.0 17.0 49.1
2014 320 22.1 14.4 52.5
2015 320 21.0 15.2 50.3
2016 284 19.0 14.9 47.9
2017 298 18.0 16.4 54
2018 286 18.5 15.3 46.9
2019 283 19.7 14.3 44.2
2020 292 19.5 14.9 43.2
2021 283 19.6 14.4 38.5
2022 285 17.0 16.6 47.7
2023 258 14.6 17.6 45.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethel Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $422 (5.2%) $7,705 (94.8%) $8,128

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethel Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 49th of 228 Middle schoolsRanks 58th of 149 Middle schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethel Middle School)5032
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethel)5032
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3626
 10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bethel Middle School)5331
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bethel)5331
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3123
 8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethel Middle School)3131
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethel)3131
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)2921
 8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bethel Middle School)3727
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bethel)3727
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3324
 9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethel Middle School)4527
 18%
   8th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethel)4527
 18%
   8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3125
 6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bethel Middle School)3223
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bethel)3223
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)2315
 8%
8th Grade Science (Bethel Middle School)6951
 18%
   8th Grade Science (Bethel)6951
 18%
   8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)4035
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students283258
 8.8%
African American11
American Indian4831
 35.4%
Asian00
Hispanic1313
Pacific Islander00
White198178
 10.1%
Two or More Races2335
 52.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%45.3%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bethel Middle School

Students who attend Bethel Middle School usually go on to attend Bethel High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 258 students attended Bethel Middle School.

Bethel Middle School ranks 58th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Bethel Middle School are 69% White, 14% Two or more races, 12% American Indian, 5% Hispanic.


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

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