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#731 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 15% in state

Bedford Road School

Elementary School · Pleasantville Union Free School District · Pleasantville, NY

A Pleasantville Union Free School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

289 BEDFORD RD, Pleasantville, NY 10570

  • Math 75% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+21 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.1 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$30,257
Chronic Absenteeism10.3%

Students at Bedford Road School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 71% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bedford Road School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 73Very Walkable
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$188,262

Median home value

$862,400

Median rent

$1,958/mo

College educated

73.1%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mount Pleasant-cottage SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–121.0 mi112Compare →
Douglas G Grafflin SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–41.8 mi423Compare →
Todd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–51.8 mi572Compare →
Columbus Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.03–52.1 mi477Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pleasantville Union Free School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$30,257NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bedford Road School is listed in PLEASANTVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bedford Road School

Bedford Road School is a public elementary school in Pleasantville, NY, part of Pleasantville Union Free School District, serving approximately 573 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #731 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bedford Road School

What grades does Bedford Road School serve?

Bedford Road School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Bedford Road School?

Bedford Road School has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Road School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Road School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bedford Road School rank in NY?

Bedford Road School ranks #731 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bedford Road School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bedford Road School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Road School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bedford Road School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bedford Road School a charter school?

No, Bedford Road School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bedford Road School a Title I school?

No, Bedford Road School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bedford Road School?

11.2% of students at Bedford Road 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
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
573
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.3%
Area population (ZIP 10570)
13,391
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
39.3
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 10570; 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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