BETHANY MS

BETHANY MS, a mid-tier intermediate school in Bethany, Oklahoma, operated by BETHANY, instructs 381 students, covering grades 6 through 8.

BETHANY runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 1,762 students. BETHANY MS is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, BETHANY MS shows that the largest single group is White, at 58% of enrollment; the rest reads as 22% Hispanic, 14% multiracial, 4% Black, 3% Native American. Compared to Oklahoma County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, On paper, BETHANY MS has 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.4:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 34% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Oklahoma County (around 67%), the school's rate is south of typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, BETHANY MS is in the OUTPERFORMING tier of the BeatsExpectations model, which fits a per-state line through proficiency and FRL share. Schools with this campus's poverty mix typically land near 43.9%; this one delivers 56.7%, a residual of +12.9 points.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Oklahoma County) records that median household earnings sit near $66,679, about 36% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. BETHANY MS is one of 225 public schools in Oklahoma County (combined enrollment of about 161,569 students).

The closest other public school is EARL HARRIS ES, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts BETHANY MS at 1st of 5; the average score across the group is 24.9%.

The campus sits in a suburban setting.

Looking at the recent track record. BETHANY MS's enrollment has edged up 5% since 2018, when it stood at 364 (now 381). The White share of enrollment fell from 67% to 58% over that span.

On the community side, members of the BETHANY MS community share and discuss open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.