- Bethel Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Elk Plain School of Choice (337 vs. 160).
- Bethel Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Elk Plain School of Choice (106 vs. 5).
- Bethel Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Elk Plain School of Choice (69 vs. 7).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Bethel Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Elk Plain School of Choice (337 vs. 160).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Elk Plain School of Choice reported a higher gifted & talented than Bethel Middle School (57 vs. 51).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Bethel Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Elk Plain School of Choice (106 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Bethel Middle School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Elk Plain School of Choice (2.15 vs. 0).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Bethel Middle School
1 metric was reported by Bethel Middle School. Comparable data for Elk Plain School of Choice is missing or suppressed.
Students per counselor
330.2:1
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Bethel Middle School
$15,369.78
Elk Plain School of Choice
$15,369.78
Local revenue share
Bethel Middle School
27.4%
Elk Plain School of Choice
27.4%
State revenue share
Bethel Middle School
65.5%
Elk Plain School of Choice
65.5%
Federal revenue share
Bethel Middle School
7.1%
Elk Plain School of Choice
7.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bethel Middle School
43.6%
Elk Plain School of Choice
43.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Pierce County
$96,632
Pierce County
$96,632
Poverty rate
Pierce County
8.9%
Pierce County
8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pierce County
30.2%
Pierce County
30.2%
Unemployment rate
Pierce County
4.6%
Pierce County
4.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.