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#1901 of 3,192 schools in MI
Bedford Junior High School
Middle School · Bedford Public Schools · Temperance, MI
A middle school in Temperance, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8405 JACKMAN RD, Temperance, MI 48182
- Math 37% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 56% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bedford Junior High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bedford Junior High 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated754/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,155
Median home value
$239,800
Median rent
$1,306/mo
College educated
29.6%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48182; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 7–8 | 3.6 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Autism Model SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 4–12 | 3.8 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 8 | 3.8 mi | 509 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bedford Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,060NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bedford Junior High School is listed in Bedford Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bedford Junior High School
Bedford Junior High School is a public middle school in Temperance, MI, part of Bedford Public Schools, serving approximately 923 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,901 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bedford Junior High School
What grades does Bedford Junior High School serve?
Bedford Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bedford Junior High School?
Bedford Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 923 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Junior High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bedford Junior High School rank in MI?
Bedford Junior High School ranks #1,901 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bedford Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bedford Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bedford Junior High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bedford Junior High School a charter school?
No, Bedford Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bedford Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Bedford Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bedford Junior High School?
32.9% of students at Bedford Junior High 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 923
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (734) 850-6200
- Area population (ZIP 48182)
- 20,705
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48182; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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