Bedford School District

1135 Smith Rd
Temperance, MI 48182-1002
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Bedford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,911 students in Bedford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bedford School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
3,911 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
222 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bedford School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#189 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

36%
38%
93%
81.8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
14.9%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
7%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
18%

Showing 2009–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

% White
88%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,896 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,851 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$58 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$15,896
$22,574

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$14,851
$21,841

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Bedford School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackman Road Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8008 Jackman Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Monroe Road Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7979 Monroe Rd
Lambertville, MI 48144
(734) 850-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Bedford Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8405 Jackman Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Bedford Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8285 Jackman Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6100
Gr: 8-12 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Douglas Road Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6875 Douglas Rd
Lambertville, MI 48144
(734) 850-6700
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Smith Road Elementary School
Special Education School
1135 Smith Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6025
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bedford School District?
Bedford School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,911 students.
What is the rank of Bedford School District?
Bedford School District is ranked #208 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford School District?
88% of Bedford School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bedford School District?
Bedford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bedford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,851 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,911 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 93% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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