Bedford Heights Elementary School

1000 Cummings Dr
Bedford, TX 76021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bedford Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bedford Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Bedford Heights Elementary School's student population of 638 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar

School Rankings

Bedford Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford Heights Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#434 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
77%
44%
74%
51%
75-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
57%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bedford Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Bedford Heights Elementary School is ranked #434 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bedford Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Bedford Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bedford Heights Elementary School?
638 students attend Bedford Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bedford Heights Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bedford Heights Elementary School?
Bedford Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bedford Heights Elementary School offer ?
Bedford Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bedford Heights Elementary School part of?
Bedford Heights Elementary School is part of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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