Bethel Middle School

22201 38th Avenue East
Spanaway, WA 98387

bjh.bethelsd.org

661 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bethel Middle School, located at 22201 38th Avenue East in Spanaway, Washington, is a key academic institution within the Bethel School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The campus environment is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of early adolescents, encouraging students to explore their interests through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the broader Bethel School District, the school emphasizes a commitment to excellence, equity, and community engagement. By utilizing resources provided through their official website, students and families can stay informed about academic calendars, school policies, and district initiatives. With its focus on preparing students for future success in high school and beyond, Bethel Middle School serves as a vital hub for learning and growth in the Spanaway area.

661

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethel Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	176
Black	51
Asian	19
Two or More	128
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	55

White
228 (34.5%)
Hispanic
176 (26.6%)
Two or More
128 (19.4%)
Pacific Islander
55 (8.3%)
Black
51 (7.7%)
Asian
19 (2.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(253)800-7200
Website:	http://bjh.bethelsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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 6 215

Grade 7 221

Grade 8 225