Serving 518 students in grades 7-8, Bedford Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bedford Middle School serves the southwest part of Bedford, IN, covering an attendance area of approximately 75.8 square miles. Most students can reach the school within a 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being around 12.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bedford Middle School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We believe all students can learn.
School Rankings
Bedford Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1184 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bedford Middle School's ranking?
Bedford Middle School is ranked #1184 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bedford Middle School often compared to?
Bedford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mitchell Jr High School, Bedford-north Lawrence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Bedford Middle School?
518 students attend Bedford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bedford Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bedford Middle School offer ?
Bedford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bedford Middle School part of?
Bedford Middle School is part of North Lawrence Com Schools.
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