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11 schools in Bethel SD 52

Oregon · 4,988 students · 1 city

For families across Bethel SD 52, public-school options total 11 K-12 schools, with combined enrollment near 4,988 (7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).

4-year change in Bethel SD 52

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,988
-254 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Bethel SD 52 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn OregonIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
22.8%#80 of 89N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
4,988#30 of 119#1,935 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
11#27 of 119N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
17.7:1#58 of 119#7,532 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
88.6%#18 of 104#776 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
58.0%#17 of 93#1,908 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Bethel SD 52

State test results across the district's 10 scored schools run from Irving Elementary School at 33.4% proficient to Shasta Middle School at 18.4%, a gap of 15.0 points. That is the 60th widest gap among 70 Oregon districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 11 district schools that reported both years went from 5,534 to 4,988 students (down 10%) and from 254 to 282 full-time teachers (up 11%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Bethel SD 52

Across 11 schools, Bethel SD 52 serves about 4,988 students in Oregon. By footprint it is a compact district.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Bethel SD 52 consists of 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,988 students, contracted 5% from the 5,242 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Bethel SD 52 discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Bethel SD 52 run?
Bethel SD 52 has 11 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 4,988 students in Oregon.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Bethel SD 52?
Bethel SD 52 includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Bethel SD 52?
Willamette High School is the largest public school in Bethel SD 52 by enrollment, with approximately 1,455 students.
What grade levels does Bethel SD 52 serve?
Bethel SD 52 serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 11 schools.