Serving 352 students in grades 7-8, Amity Middle School Bethany ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amity Middle School Bethany ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Amity Middle School Bethany's student population of 352 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amity Middle School Bethany ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amity Middle School Bethany is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
11%
31%
Black
3%
12%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amity Middle School Bethany's ranking?
Amity Middle School Bethany is ranked #97 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Amity Middle School Bethany often compared to?
Amity Middle School Bethanyis often viewed alongside schools like Amity Middle School Orange by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Amity Middle School Bethany?
352 students attend Amity Middle School Bethany.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Amity Middle School Bethany students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amity Middle School Bethany?
Amity Middle School Bethany has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Amity Middle School Bethany offer ?
Amity Middle School Bethany offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Amity Middle School Bethany part of?
Amity Middle School Bethany is part of Regional School District 05.
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