Serving 486 students in grades 6-12, Northern Bedford County Ms/shs ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Bedford County Ms/shs?
The graduation rate of Northern Bedford County Ms/shs is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northern Bedford County Ms/shs?
486 students attend Northern Bedford County Ms/shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Northern Bedford County Ms/shs students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Bedford County Ms/shs?
Northern Bedford County Ms/shs has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Bedford County Ms/shs offer ?
Northern Bedford County Ms/shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Northern Bedford County Ms/shs part of?
Northern Bedford County Ms/shs is part of Northern Bedford County School District.
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