Bedford Community Middle School serves 306 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
99%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bedford Community Middle School?
306 students attend Bedford Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Bedford Community Middle School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bedford Community Middle School?
Bedford Community Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bedford Community Middle School offer ?
Bedford Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bedford Community Middle School part of?
Bedford Community Middle School is part of Bedford Community School District.
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