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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,539 students in Bedford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Bedford School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
2,539 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Bedford School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 397 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
513 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
20%
7%
# Hispanic Students
187 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
24%
# Black Students
156 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
1,527 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
60%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
141
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
145
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
184
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
179
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
190
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
202
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
207
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
221
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
194
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
200
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,588 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,903 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,588
$23,913
Spending / Student
$25,903
$24,672
Best Bedford School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-1700
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 841 students
Rank: #22.
John Glenn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Mcmahon Road
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-3201
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-3201
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Lt Job Lane School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
66 Sweetwater Avenue
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-7606
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-7606
Grades: 3-5
| 587 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lt Eleazer Davis
Magnet School
410 Davis Rd
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-6804
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-6804
Grades: PK-2
| 514 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bedford School District?
Bedford School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,539 students.
What is the rank of Bedford School District?
Bedford School District is ranked #29 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) 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, 20% of students are Asian, 8% 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 $25,903 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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