Bethany Middle School

Summary:

Bethany Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Bethany, Oklahoma, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 390. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

Bethany Middle School significantly outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, 52% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 26%. The school's performance is particularly strong among its Hispanic and White student subgroups, and it also excels for its low-income students, ranking 19th out of 278 Oklahoma middle schools in this category in 2020-2021. This consistent high performance sets Bethany Middle School apart from many of the nearby schools, such as Astec Charter Middle School, Bridgestone Elementary, and several Putnam City middle schools, which struggle with much lower test scores and higher percentages of students from low-income families.

Despite having a lower spending per student ($7,522 in 2018-2019) and a less diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, Bethany Middle School achieves exceptional academic results. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.7 to 17.9 over the past few years, may contribute to its strong performance. Overall, Bethany Middle School stands out as a high-performing middle school in the region, with consistently strong academic results, particularly among its Hispanic and low-income student populations.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4312 N Mueller
Bethany, OK 73008-3008

(405) 787-3240

District: Bethany

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 149 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,624

Students who attend Bethany Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bethany High School

Feeder schools for Bethany Middle School:

Elementary:	Children's Center
	Earl Harris Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 390

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.3%

Hispanic:

21.3%

Two or more races:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bethany Middle School ranks better than 95.3% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.3%), Hispanic (21.3%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethany Middle School is 17.9. (See more...)

Compare Bethany Middle School employs 21.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethany Middle School is $8,624.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bethany Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Bethany Middle School 7^th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Bethany Middle School in the ranking list.)

Bethany:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethany 11^th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bethany Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bethany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	84.01	30^th	521	94.2%
2010	84.52	23^rd	539	95.7%
2011	82.84	32^nd	542	94.1%
2015	83.17	17^th	297	94.3%
2016	89.54	14^th	332	95.8%
2017	81.26	23^rd	238	90.3%
2018	73.55	39^th	233	83.3%
2019	84.55	15^th	228	93.4%
2021	91.62	15^th	407	96.3%
2022	85.07	12^th	171	93.0%
2023	91.03	7^th	149	95.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.04	19^th	278	93.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bethany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.56	6^th	102	94.1%

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Rank History for White students at Bethany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.29	10^th	257	96.1%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bethany Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	167	2	0	9	22	n/a	n/a	200
1992	176	6	1	3	14	n/a	n/a	200
1993	187	3	0	10	11	n/a	n/a	211
1994	189	4	0	13	15	n/a	n/a	221
1995	209	0	1	7	7	n/a	n/a	224
1996	209	0	1	7	7	n/a	n/a	224
1997	217	2	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	228
1998	223	1	0	10	3	n/a	n/a	237
1999	215	2	0	9	8	n/a	n/a	234
2000	229	2	1	14	11	n/a	n/a	257
2001	235	1	2	16	26	n/a	n/a	280
2002	280	5	4	15	22	n/a	n/a	326
2003	280	5	4	15	22	n/a	n/a	326
2004	294	10	4	15	21	n/a	n/a	344
2005	291	10	4	16	23	n/a	n/a	344
2006	285	8	5	21	27	n/a	n/a	346
2007	272	10	4	27	38	n/a	n/a	351
2008	270	8	4	28	34	n/a	n/a	344
2009	267	16	3	38	33	n/a	n/a	357
2010	265	15	4	38	35	n/a	n/a	357
2011	260	19	4	37	46	1	0	367
2012	274	19	10	40	37	1	0	381
2013	254	6	6	51	13	1	41	372
2014	249	8	8	49	8	1	45	368
2015	239	9	8	57	13	0	42	368
2016	250	9	8	58	11	0	49	385
2017	245	7	4	60	13	0	38	367
2018	244	10	4	52	16	0	38	364
2019	245	12	0	59	17	0	37	370
2020	230	7	0	76	20	0	40	373
2021	221	7	3	85	16	0	40	372
2022	229	6	4	84	9	0	43	375
2023	239	11	4	83	10	0	43	390

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 Bethany Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	200	10.0	20.0	n/a
1992	200	9.0	22.2	12
1993	211	9.9	21.3	15.2
1994	221	11.0	20.1	24
1995	224	11.8	19.0	23.2
1996	224	11.8	19.0	23.2
1997	228	11.9	19.2	28.1
1998	237	11.4	20.8	27
1999	234	12.0	19.5	47.4
2000	257	14.2	18.1	56.8
2001	280	16.0	17.5	30
2002	326	16.0	20.4	31.3
2003	326	16.0	20.4	31.3
2004	344	14.0	24.6	34
2005	344	18.7	18.4	29.4
2006	346	19.4	17.8	30.1
2007	351	19.4	18.1	32.2
2008	344	19.5	17.6	28.2
2009	357	18.6	19.2	34.2
2010	357	19.0	18.7	34.7
2011	367	17.8	20.6	37.6
2012	381	17.3	22.0	39.9
2013	372	20.3	18.3	39.2
2014	368	20.8	17.6	43.5
2015	368	21.0	17.5	45.4
2016	385	21.0	18.3	42.3
2017	367	20.0	18.2	42.5
2018	364	23.2	15.6	40.4
2019	370	22.2	16.6	41.4
2020	373	21.9	16.9	41.8
2021	372	22.1	16.7	36.3
2022	375	21.8	17.2	33.6
2023	390	21.7	17.9	34.4

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 Bethany Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	200	10.0	20.0	n/a
1992	200	9.0	22.2	12
1993	211	9.9	21.3	15.2
1994	221	11.0	20.1	24
1995	224	11.8	19.0	23.2
1996	224	11.8	19.0	23.2
1997	228	11.9	19.2	28.1
1998	237	11.4	20.8	27
1999	234	12.0	19.5	47.4
2000	257	14.2	18.1	56.8
2001	280	16.0	17.5	30
2002	326	16.0	20.4	31.3
2003	326	16.0	20.4	31.3
2004	344	14.0	24.6	34
2005	344	18.7	18.4	29.4
2006	346	19.4	17.8	30.1
2007	351	19.4	18.1	32.2
2008	344	19.5	17.6	28.2
2009	357	18.6	19.2	34.2
2010	357	19.0	18.7	34.7
2011	367	17.8	20.6	37.6
2012	381	17.3	22.0	39.9
2013	372	20.3	18.3	39.2
2014	368	20.8	17.6	43.5
2015	368	21.0	17.5	45.4
2016	385	21.0	18.3	42.3
2017	367	20.0	18.2	42.5
2018	364	23.2	15.6	40.4
2019	370	22.2	16.6	41.4
2020	373	21.9	16.9	41.8
2021	372	22.1	16.7	36.3
2022	375	21.8	17.2	33.6
2023	390	21.7	17.9	34.4

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 Bethany Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,522
2020	$7,572
2021	$7,684
2022	$8,145
2023	$8,624

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethany Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 15^th of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 7^th of 149 Middle schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethany Middle School)	50	52	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethany)	50	52	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	36	26	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bethany Middle School)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bethany)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	31	23	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethany Middle School)	37	42	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethany)	37	42	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bethany Middle School)	58	53	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bethany)	58	53	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	33	24	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethany Middle School)	46	41	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethany)	46	41	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	20	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bethany Middle School)	54	47	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bethany)	54	47	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	23	15	8%
8th Grade Science (Bethany Middle School)	57	65	8%
8th Grade Science (Bethany)	57	65	8%
8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	40	35	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	370	390	5.4%
African American	12	11	8.3%
American Indian	17	10	41.2%
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	59	83	40.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	245	239	2.4%
Two or More Races	37	43	16.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.4%	34.4%	7%

Schools Near Bethany Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2023)				OSTP Mathematics (2023)			OSTP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Bethany Middle School	Public	6-8	4312 N Mueller	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Bethany	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 787-3240	390	22	17.9	34.4%	239 (61.3%)	11 (2.8%)	83 (21.3%)	4 (1.0%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (11.0%)	91	7^th of 149 public middle schools	95.3%		85.1	12^th of 171 public middle schools	93.0%	5		52.0	42.0	41.0	50.0	53.0	47.0		65.0	$8,624
James L. Capps Middle School	Public	6-8	4020 North Grove Avenue	Warr Acres	73122	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 787-3660	975	61	15.9	75.2%	212 (21.7%)	195 (20.0%)	402 (41.2%)	51 (5.2%)	19 (1.9%)	3 (0.3%)	93 (9.5%)	12.8	140^th of 149 public middle schools	6.0%		15.6	154^th of 171 public middle schools	9.9%	14			16.0	15.0	10.0	14.0	13.0		29.0	$11,101
Western Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	7200 Northwest 23rd Street	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-4434	656	47	13.8	86.6%	185 (28.2%)	93 (14.2%)	303 (46.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (9.0%)	17.6	132^nd of 149 public middle schools	11.4%		13.4	159^th of 171 public middle schools	7.0%	27				16.0	16.0		15.0		30.0	$11,077
Cooper Middle School	Public	6-8	8001 River Bend Boulevard	Oklahoma City	73132	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 720-9887	621	44	14.2	78.9%	109 (17.6%)	276 (44.4%)	114 (18.4%)	40 (6.4%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	72 (11.6%)	11.7	144^th of 149 public middle schools	3.4%		11	162^nd of 171 public middle schools	5.3%	18			17.0			14.0	6.0			$10,552
Mayfield Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 North Purdue Avenue	Oklahoma City	73127	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 947-8693	850	54	15.7	79.2%	62 (7.3%)	121 (14.2%)	573 (67.4%)	10 (1.2%)	16 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (7.9%)	4.6	149^th of 149 public middle schools	0.0%					(n/a)		10.0	7.0			11.0	5.0		18.0	$9,237
Hefner Middle School	Public	6-8	8400 North MacArthur Boulevard	Oklahoma City	73132	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 721-2411	965	64	15.1	65.3%	257 (26.6%)	348 (36.1%)	117 (12.1%)	71 (7.4%)	14 (1.5%)	7 (0.7%)	151 (15.6%)	21.8	119^th of 149 public middle schools	20.1%		28.9	118^th of 171 public middle schools	31.0%	1		20.0	16.0	17.0	17.0	18.0	18.0		42.0	$9,884
Independence Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	3232 NW 65th Street	Oklahoma City	73116	Oklahoma County	Harding Independence (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 767-3003	387	26	15.1	61.8%	77 (19.9%)	154 (39.8%)	111 (28.7%)	13 (3.4%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.2%)								(n/a)										$8,077
Taft Middle School	Public	5-8	2901 Northwest 23rd Street	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-8000	1,045	78	13.4	97.7%	109 (10.4%)	93 (8.9%)	718 (68.7%)	40 (3.8%)	24 (2.3%)	4 (0.4%)	57 (5.5%)								(n/a)										$13,041
Belle Isle Middle School	Public	5-8	5904 North Villa Avenue	Oklahoma City	73112	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-6600	475	32	15.0	61.5%	173 (36.4%)	91 (19.2%)	143 (30.1%)	27 (5.7%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.5%)	84.1	15^th of 149 public middle schools	89.9%		71.3	27^th of 171 public middle schools	84.2%	12	29.0	41.0	38.0	41.0				41.0	68.0	$12,802
Astec Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2401 NW 23rd Street Ste 39A	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Astec Charters	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 947-6272	393	19	20.1	94.9%	12 (3.1%)	5 (1.3%)	366 (93.1%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)								(n/a)					13.0					$12,313

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethany Middle School

What district is Bethany Middle School in?

Bethany

What high school do graduates of Bethany Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Bethany Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 390 students attended Bethany Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Bethany Middle School?

Students at Bethany Middle School are 61% White, 21% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Is Bethany Middle School a good school?

Yes! Bethany Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 7^th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools.

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