Bethel Middle School vs La Venture Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 153 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Middle School
Spanaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
661 students
La Venture Middle School
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
663 students
| Measure | Bethel Middle School Spanaway, Washington | La Venture Middle School Mount Vernon, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 363 | #333 of 363 |
| National rank | #10017 of 15,369 | #12185 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 661 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 34% |
| city | Spanaway | Mount Vernon |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethel Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 28.6).
- •Bethel Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Bethel Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Bethel Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 69.8%).
- •La Venture Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.3).
- •La Venture Middle School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 661.
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 La Venture Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethel Middle School ranks higher (39.1 vs 28.6 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 La Venture Middle School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Mount Vernon in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Middle School: 661. La Venture Middle School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Middle School and La Venture Middle School rank in Washington?
Bethel Middle School is 275th of 363 and La Venture Middle School is 333rd of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).