Bethel Middle School
Spanaway, WA · Bethel School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
206th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
22201 38th Avenue East, Spanaway, WA 98387
(253)800-7200NCES ID 530048000120Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Bethel Middle School 206th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 46% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 31th in 2019 to 46th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 642 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 668 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.7% | 33.4% | ▼ 28.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 23.8% | ▲ 22.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.1% | 23.7% | ▲ 13.6 pts | |
| Black | 12.9% | 8.8% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 6.9% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Asian | 9.9% | 2.8% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 2.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $513K in zip 98387 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Bethel Middle School
- #221Liberty Middle SchoolBethel School District · 2.4 mi away221st of 381
ELA 44% ▼4 · Math 30% ▲1Compare - #289Cedarcrest Middle SchoolBethel School District · 2.5 mi away289th of 381
ELA 39% ▼9 · Math 19% ▼10Compare - #181Cougar Mountain Middle SchoolBethel School District · 2.8 mi away181st of 381
ELA 50% ▲2 · Math 33% ▲4Compare - #192Frontier Middle SchoolBethel School District · 4.3 mi away192nd of 381
ELA 46% ▼2 · Math 35% ▲6Compare - #173Spanaway Middle SchoolBethel School District · 4.6 mi away173rd of 381
ELA 45% ▼3 · Math 41% ▲12Compare - #134Doris Stahl Junior HighPuyallup School District · 4.8 mi away134th of 381
ELA 54% ▲6 · Math 40% ▲11Compare - #177Glacier View Junior HighPuyallup School District · 6 mi away177th of 381
ELA 49% ▲1 · Math 35% ▲6Compare - #155Ballou Jr HighPuyallup School District · 6.4 mi away155th of 381
ELA 59% ▲11 · Math 31% ▲2Compare
What school district is Bethel Middle School in?
Bethel Middle School is part of the Bethel School District district in Spanaway, Washington.
Is Bethel Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bethel Middle School 206th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bethel Middle School?
White 33%, Two or more races 24%, Hispanic 24%, Black 9% (668 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bethel Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98387 is $513K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.