Serving 527 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 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- 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 527 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. 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
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
89%
63%
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
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
527 students attend Bedford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bedford Middle School students are White, 6% 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 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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