Bethel Middle School

www.bethel.k12.ct.us/schools/bethel_middle_school

758 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bethel Middle School, located at 600 Whittlesey Drive in Bethel, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for the town’s adolescent students, typically catering to grades 6 through 8. As part of the Bethel Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic demands of high school. The school places a strong emphasis on cultivating both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for future success in a rapidly changing world.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bethel Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to encourage student engagement and personal development. By promoting a sense of community and school pride, the staff works to ensure that every student feels connected and valued. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, community involvement, and a focus on character building, the school strives to create well-rounded individuals who are ready to transition into the Bethel High School community.

758

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethel Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	223
Black	35
Asian	57
Two or More	29
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	3

White
400 (52.8%)
Hispanic
223 (29.4%)
Asian
57 (7.5%)
Black
35 (4.6%)
Two or More
29 (3.8%)
American Indian
11 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(203)794-8670
Website:	http://www.bethel.k12.ct.us/schools/bethel_middle_school
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	758
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 238

Grade 7 261

Grade 8 259