BETHEL, Ohio — Bethel-Tate Local School District has earned a perfect score on the state’s annual evaluation of special education services, the district announced.
The district received a 4.00 out of 4.00 on its 2026 Ohio Special Education Annual Rating, placing it in the “Meets Requirements” category, the highest of four rating tiers the state assigns, according to Bethel-Tate Schools.
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce issues the rating each year to every school district and community school in the state as a federally required check on how districts are implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the law that governs special education services nationwide. The overall score blends two measures: a compliance score reflecting adherence to federal special education requirements, and a results score reflecting outcomes for students with disabilities. Districts that fall short of “Meets Requirements” are placed into one of three lower tiers — “Needs Assistance,” “Needs Intervention” or “Needs Substantial Intervention” — and can face additional state oversight.
Bethel-Tate Schools, which serves Bethel and the surrounding Tate Township area of Clermont County, credited its teachers, intervention specialists and Student Services team for the result. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our teachers, intervention specialists and Student Services team who work together to meet students’ individual needs and support their success,” the district said in a social media post announcing the rating.
The district’s lone high school, Bethel-Tate High School, competes athletically as the Tigers. Bethel-Tate Local Schools is the only public school district serving the Bethel-Tate community.
The information contained in this story was obtained from Bethel-Tate Local Schools.