- Bethel Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Cougar Mountain Middle School (330.2:1 vs. 253.4:1).
- Bethel Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Cougar Mountain Middle School (337 vs. 274).
- Bethel Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Cougar Mountain Middle School (106 vs. 56).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Bethel Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Cougar Mountain Middle School (337 vs. 274).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Bethel Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Cougar Mountain Middle School (51 vs. 48).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Bethel Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Cougar Mountain Middle School (106 vs. 56).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Bethel Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Cougar Mountain Middle School (330.2:1 vs. 253.4:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
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
Cougar Mountain Middle School
$15,369.78
Local revenue share
Bethel Middle School
27.4%
Cougar Mountain Middle School
27.4%
State revenue share
Bethel Middle School
65.5%
Cougar Mountain Middle School
65.5%
Federal revenue share
Bethel Middle School
7.1%
Cougar Mountain Middle School
7.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bethel Middle School
43.6%
Cougar Mountain Middle School
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.