Top Rankings
Bedford Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,711 students in Bedford Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Bedford Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,711 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Bedford Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 677 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
19 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,624 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
95%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
122
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
121
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
143
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
140
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
137
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
146
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,090 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,577 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,090
$23,665
Spending / Student
$18,577
$23,089
Best Bedford Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 E John St
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4250
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3639 Business Route 220
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4221
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4221
Grades: K-5
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
Bedford MiddleSchool
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 E Watson St
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4200
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bedford Area SD School District?
Bedford Area SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,711 students.
What is the rank of Bedford Area SD School District?
Bedford Area SD School District is ranked #163 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford Area SD School District?
95% of Bedford Area SD School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bedford Area SD School District?
Bedford Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Bedford Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,577 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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