Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bedford Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bedford Hills Elementary serves the northwest part of Lynchburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 8.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 3.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bedford Hills Elementary School's student population of 402 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
402 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
It's the Husky Way, Every Day!
School Rankings
Bedford Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford Hills Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1439 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bedford Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Bedford Hills Elementary School is ranked #1439 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bedford Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Bedford Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul Munro Elementary School, Linkhorne Elementary School, Boonsboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bedford Hills Elementary School?
402 students attend Bedford Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bedford Hills Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bedford Hills Elementary School?
Bedford Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bedford Hills Elementary School offer ?
Bedford Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bedford Hills Elementary School part of?
Bedford Hills Elementary School is part of Lynchburg City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bedford Hills Elementary School located?
Bedford Hills Elementary School is located in the Bedford Hills neighborhood of Lynchburg, VA.
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