Bethel Middle School vs Liberty Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 3.9 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
Liberty Middle School
Spanaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
| Measure | Bethel Middle School Spanaway, Washington | Liberty Middle School Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 363 | #231 of 363 |
| National rank | #10017 of 15,369 | #8434 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 661 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| city | Spanaway | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 39.1).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 63.5%).
- •Bethel Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 21.4).
- •Liberty Middle School is the larger school with 857 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 Liberty Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Middle School ranks higher (46.4 vs 39.1 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 Liberty Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Middle School: 661. Liberty Middle School: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Middle School and Liberty Middle School rank in Washington?
Bethel Middle School is 275th of 363 and Liberty Middle School is 231st of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).