Bedford School District
School District · Bedford, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,837
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,837
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating Bedford?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bedford as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
John Glenn Middle
Bedford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bedford High
Bedford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lt Job Lane School
Bedford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#14 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,837
+$2,466 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,559 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Bedford ranks #14 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Bedford's schools with real test data average 8.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are John Glenn Middle (9.2/10), Bedford High (9.1/10), and Lt Job Lane School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bedford
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Glenn Middle | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Bedford High | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Lt Job Lane School | 8.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bedford
Bedford is a Bedford, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,559 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $23,837 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Bedford is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is John Glenn Middle, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Bedford students show an average math proficiency of 73.0% and ELA proficiency of 75.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bedford, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bedford with test data.
Schools in Bedford
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Bedford
- Total Enrollment
- 2,559
- Teachers (FTE)
- 227
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bedford?
Bedford has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Bedford?
The average composite rating for Bedford is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bedford?
Bedford spends $23,837 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bedford?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bedford is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bedford?
John Glenn Middle is the highest-rated school in Bedford with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Bedford?
Across schools in Bedford with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bedford compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Bedford has an average school rating of 8.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts 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
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.8%
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Compare Bedford with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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