Very Good
#450 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 14% in state
Bedford Senior High School
High School · Bedford Public Schools · Temperance, MI
A high school in Temperance, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8285 Jackman Rd, Temperance, MI 48182
- Math 38% proficient (2021)
- Reading 64% proficient (2021)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bedford Senior High School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 51% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bedford Senior 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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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmer High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 2,229 | Compare → |
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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
- #1 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 Senior High School is listed in Bedford Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bedford Senior High School
Bedford Senior High School is a public high school in Temperance, MI, part of Bedford Public Schools, serving approximately 1,256 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #450 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bedford Senior High School
What grades does Bedford Senior High School serve?
Bedford Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bedford Senior High School?
Bedford Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Senior High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bedford Senior High School rank in MI?
Bedford Senior High School ranks #450 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bedford Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bedford Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bedford Senior High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bedford Senior High School a charter school?
No, Bedford Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bedford Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Bedford Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bedford Senior High School?
28.7% of students at Bedford Senior 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (734) 850-6100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
- 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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