Top Rankings
Bedford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,602 students in Bedford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Bedford School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
2,602 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Bedford School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
530 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
21%
7%
# Hispanic Students
179 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
23%
# Black Students
164 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
1,567 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
60%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
159 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
141
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
171
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
187
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
195
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
215
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
188
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
204
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
226
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
204
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
218
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,944 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,276 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,944
$23,971
Spending / Student
$25,276
$24,732
Best Bedford School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-1700
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 849 students
Rank: #22.
John Glenn Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Mcmahon Road
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-3201
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-3201
Grades: 6-8
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Lt Job Lane School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
66 Sweetwater Avenue
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-7606
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-7606
Grades: 3-5
| 598 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bedford School District?
Bedford School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,602 students.
What is the rank of Bedford School District?
Bedford School District is ranked #19 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford School District?
60% of Bedford School District students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bedford School District?
Bedford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Bedford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,276 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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