Bethel Junior High School
Spanaway, WA 98387
Phone: (253) 800-7200
District: Bethel School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 683 students
Bethel Junior High School, a public school located in Spanaway, WA, serves grades 6-8 in the Bethel School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Bethel Junior High School is a public school located in Spanaway, WA. 683 students attend Bethel Junior High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and using 2025 Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
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Our grandchild had a horrible experience at this school violence was tolerated. The principal neither respected the parents or the student. Please if given the option send your child elsewhere.
Posted: November 4, 2023
Certainly, here it is:
As a former student of this institution, I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a at least good-quality education. The teachers go above and beyond to support students who demonstrate exemplary conduct and academic performance, providing positive reinforcement and guidance that fosters success.
If you are struggling academically, the school offers a wealth of resources, including after-school programs and clubs, to help you achieve your goals.
The overwhelming majority of students treat each other with kindness and respect, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Based on my personal experience, I positively recommend this school to anyone seeking a supportive and good educational experience.
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Posted: May 4, 2021
School isnt a good place to put your kids in.
Teachers arent good at all and students are just lousy, cheeky, and rude.
DONT PUT YOUR KIDS IN THIS SCHOOL OR BETHEL HIGH
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Posted: November 19, 2019
No textbooks... no ways to help our children with schoolwork... lack of communication with teachers
Posted: November 19, 2019
I get ignored emails... take way too long on putting in grades!!!
Posted: November 19, 2019
Dog eat dog world... could do so much better for their students
Posted: November 19, 2019
They need more student morale at this school
Posted: November 19, 2019
Terrible! For me and furthermore my child...
Posted: May 21, 2019
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Posted: May 21, 2019
Front office ladies are rude and could use a refresher course in customer service.
Posted: May 21, 2019
Not enough homework, it doesnt have to be a lot, but some!!
Posted: May 21, 2019
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Posted: May 21, 2019
Front offices personal are very rude!! Makes you feel like your bothering them when you approach them.
Posted: March 25, 2014
The staff seems to have way too much on their plate and it shows in the way they teach. I have also heard that most of the teachers have to buy their own supplies or try to coerce parents into buying the supplies for them. I also know first hand that they have a problem keeping an eye on all the children, I found this out after there was a fight at the school which caused injury to my child and when I went to the school to find out why I was not informed they said it was because there was so much "rough housing" during gym and that was ok because it was just kids being kids. The teachers and their lack of enthusiasm for their job is jaw dropping. I feel as if I am doing more teaching at home then my child is being taught in school. I know this is the first year for the 6th grade to be in the middle school, but when the Science class doesn't even have a book for the children to take home it shows that they were not prepared for this transition to actually happen. I am a very disappointed parent and I am considering of putting my child in another school next year.
Posted: March 3, 2014
Teachers are stretched beyond belief and seem unhappy in their jobs. Discipline is very lax and I am concerned about my child's safety at times. I do not feel that the teachers care at all about their students and my kid feels the same way. Sad
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