North Lawrence Com Schools School District
School District · Bedford, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,517
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,517
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#201 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,023
+$1,661 vs Indiana median
District size
3,517 students
Larger than Indiana median
The short answer
North Lawrence Com Schools ranks #201 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. North Lawrence Com Schools's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Parkview Elementary School (9.3/10), Needmore Elementary School (8.7/10), and Bedford Middle School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among North Lawrence Com Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in North Lawrence Com Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkview Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Needmore Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Bedford Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Bedford-North Lawrence High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Dollens Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Lincoln Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Shawswick Elementary School | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Lawrence Com Schools
North Lawrence Com Schools is a Bedford, Indiana school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 3,517 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. District-level spending was $14,023 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, North Lawrence Com Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Parkview Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, North Lawrence Com Schools students show an average math proficiency of 47.0% and ELA proficiency of 44.5%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Lawrence Com Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Lawrence Com Schools with test data.
Schools in North Lawrence Com Schools
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Bedford
- Total Enrollment
- 3,517
- Teachers (FTE)
- 277
- District spending per student
- $14,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Lawrence Com Schools?
North Lawrence Com Schools has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Lawrence Com Schools?
The average composite rating for North Lawrence Com Schools is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in North Lawrence Com Schools?
North Lawrence Com Schools's district-level spending was $14,023 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Lawrence Com Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Lawrence Com Schools is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Lawrence Com Schools?
Parkview Elementary School is the highest-rated school in North Lawrence Com Schools with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in North Lawrence Com Schools?
Across schools in North Lawrence Com Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Lawrence Com Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
North Lawrence Com Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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