Serving 562 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 38%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bedford Middle School's student population of 562 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bedford Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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 #1170 out of 1,763 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 38% 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?
562 students attend Bedford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bedford Middle School students are White, 3% 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 Middle School?
Bedford Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, 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
What school district is Bedford Middle School part of?
Bedford Middle School is part of North Lawrence Com Schools School District.
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