Bedford Middle School
Tel:
(203) 341-1510
- Bedford Middle School serves 854 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Bedford Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Top Placements
Bedford Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bedford Middle School's student population of 854 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School () |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 854 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 79 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Bedford Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bedford Middle School is 0.30, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #60 out of 951 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 24% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 86% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westport School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bedford Middle School is Staples High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Coleytown Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Coleytown Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westport Staples High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,888 student
0.2 miles
70 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1210 0.2 9-12 1,888 - Westport Coleytown Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 369 students
1.4 miles
65 Easton Rd.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1710 1.4 K-5 369 - Westport Green's Farms School Grades: K-5 | 417 students
1.4 miles
17 Morningside Dr. South
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 222-3610 1.4 K-5 417 - Westport Long Lots School Grades: K-5 | 540 students
1.4 miles
13 Hyde Ln.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1910 1.4 K-5 540 - Westport Coleytown Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 480 students
1.6 miles
255 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1610 1.6 6-8 480
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