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Bedford Community School District


At a glance
8thof 313 Iowa districts▼ 1
Better than 97% of Iowa districts
Elementary 1High 1Grades PK, KG-12
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833·(712) 523-2656·All Iowa district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 97.4% of districts
2
Schools
514
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedBedford Elementary School63rd of 576 Iowa elementary schools
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Summary:

The Bedford Community School District in Iowa is home to two standout schools: Bedford Elementary School and Bedford High School. Both schools have consistently ranked in the top 10-20% of their respective categories in the state, earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Bedford Elementary School has outperformed the state average on ISASP assessments across multiple grade levels and subject areas, while maintaining a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. Bedford High School has also excelled academically, with students scoring above the state average on ISASP tests and achieving an impressive 88.3% four-year graduation rate.

The Bedford Community School District as a whole is ranked 8th out of 313 districts in Iowa and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating the exceptional quality of education provided throughout the district. The district's strategic allocation of resources, with higher per-student spending at the high school level, suggests a focus on addressing the unique needs of secondary education.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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