Bethel Middle School vs Shelter Rock School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Middle School
Bethel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
Shelter Rock School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
| Measure | Bethel Middle School Bethel, Connecticut | Shelter Rock School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 178 | #423 of 596 |
| National rank | #1888 of 15,369 | #26454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 758 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 49% |
| city | Bethel | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethel Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 48.1).
- •Bethel Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 49%).
- •Bethel Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 48%).
- •Bethel Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 59.4%).
- •Bethel Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.5).
- •Bethel Middle School is the larger school with 758 students compared with 527.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bethel Middle School better than Shelter Rock School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethel Middle School ranks higher (77.6 vs 48.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bethel Middle School and Shelter Rock School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bethel and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Middle School: 758. Shelter Rock School: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Middle School and Shelter Rock School rank in Connecticut?
Bethel Middle School is 80th of 178 and Shelter Rock School is 423rd of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).