Below Average
#1433 of 1,823 schools in IN
Bedford Middle School
Middle School · North Lawrence Com Schools · Bedford, IN
A North Lawrence Com Schools middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1501 'N' St, Bedford, IN 47421
- Math 30% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bedford Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bedford Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bedford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,588
Median home value
$165,200
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone City Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
North Lawrence Com Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bedford Middle School is listed in North Lawrence Com Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bedford Middle School
Bedford Middle School is a public middle school in Bedford, IN, part of North Lawrence Com Schools, serving approximately 527 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,433 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bedford Middle School
What grades does Bedford Middle School serve?
Bedford Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Bedford Middle School?
Bedford Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Middle School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bedford Middle School rank in IN?
Bedford Middle School ranks #1,433 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Bedford Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bedford Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bedford Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bedford Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bedford Middle School a charter school?
No, Bedford Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bedford Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bedford Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bedford Middle School?
57.3% of students at Bedford Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 527
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (812) 279-9781
- Area population (ZIP 47421)
- 27,610
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 46
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47421; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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