Bedford Middle School

88 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880

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Top 5%

Tel: (203) 341-1510

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Bedford Middle School serves 1,207 students in grades 6-8.

Bedford Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,207 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bedford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Bedford Middle School's student population of 1,207 students has grown by 40% over five school years.

The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,207 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

76 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Bedford Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Bedford Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#45 out of 957 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Bedford Middle School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

85%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bedford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

83%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bedford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Bedford Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

28%

Black

13%

White

77%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Bedford Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.40

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Bedford Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Westport School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bedford Middle School's ranking?

Bedford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).

How many students attend Bedford Middle School?

1,207 students attend Bedford Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Bedford Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bedford Middle School?

Bedford Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Bedford Middle School offer ?

Bedford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Bedford Middle School part of?

Bedford Middle School is part of Westport School District.

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