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Bedford Middle School

Q: Is Bedford Middle School a good school?

Bedford Middle School ranks 258 th of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

258^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 480 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 46% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

Bedford Middle School is a public middle school serving 527 students in grades 7-8 in Bedford, Indiana, which is part of the North Lawrence Community Schools district. While the district is ranked 192 out of 380 in the state, Bedford Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages on ILEARN assessments for English Language Arts and Math, with only 32.75% of students proficient or better in ELA and 29.92% in Math.

Additionally, Bedford Middle School has faced challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.8% to 29.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.76% to 57.31%, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Interestingly, Bedford Middle School's per-student spending has been relatively low, ranging from $10,205 to $11,207, compared to nearby schools like Jackson Creek Middle School ($15,138 per student) and Lora L. Batchelor Middle School ($14,388 per student).

While Bedford Middle School faces several challenges, there are opportunities for improvement. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, and nearby schools like Eastern Greene Middle School and Jackson Creek Middle School significantly outperform Bedford Middle School on academic measures. By learning from the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools in the region, Bedford Middle School may be able to address its challenges and improve outcomes for its students.

518

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,205

Per pupil spending ?

59.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1501 'N' St
Bedford, IN 47421

(812) 279-9781

District: North Lawrence Com Schools

Students who attend Bedford Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bedford-North Lawrence High School

Feeder schools for Bedford Middle School:

Elementary:	Lincoln Elementary School
	Needmore Elementary School
	Parkview Elementary School
	Shawswick Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.0%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

4.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 33rd percentile in 2015 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg36%

258^th of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From bottom 33% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

192^nd of 380North Lawrence Com Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	46.5	258 of 480	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.3	281 of 491	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.3	249 of 489	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.2	254 of 490	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.1	277 of 483	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.7	335 of 470	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.4	339 of 473	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	41.3	315 of 472	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	42.1	337 of 494	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	41.7	327 of 485	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	44.1	330 of 470	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	45.0	289 of 444	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.5	297 of 447	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.3	255 of 451	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	45.3	284 of 428	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	50.3	244 of 423	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	48.8	242 of 392	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	60.0	160 of 382	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	46.9	254 of 375	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	46.8	240 of 370	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	49.6	120 of 222	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts33%

Math30%

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Schools Near Bedford Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)				ILEARN Math (2025)				ILEARN Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bedford Middle School	Public	7-8	1501 'N' St	Bedford	47421	Lawrence County	North Lawrence Com Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 279-9781	518	32	16.0	59.1%	461 (89.0%)	3 (0.6%)	24 (4.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.8%)	46.5	258^th of 480 public middle schools	46.3%		43.3	281^st of 491 public middle schools	42.8%	23		29.2	36.6	32.8		27.3	32.8	29.9			$10,205	$1,271	$8,934
Mitchell Junior High School	Public	6-8	1010 Bishop Blvd	Mitchell	47446	Lawrence County	Mitchell Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 849-3747	336	28	12.0	67.0%	314 (93.5%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	21	376^th of 480 public middle schools	21.7%		23.2	370^th of 491 public middle schools	24.6%	6	17.1	18.4	30.3	21.5	13.7	8.3	29.3	16.6	19.8	19.8	$39,480	$2,046	$37,435
Jackson Creek Middle School	Public	7-8	3980 S Sare Rd	Bloomington	47401	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-2451	572	37	15.2	28.3%	427 (74.7%)	28 (4.9%)	34 (5.9%)	41 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.2%)	94.5	17^th of 480 public middle schools	96.5%		96.3	9^th of 491 public middle schools	98.2%	8		58.3	57.6	57.9		66.1	63.4	64.7			$15,138	$2,180	$12,958
Lora L Batchelor Middle School	Public	7-8	900 Gordon Pike	Bloomington	47403	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7763	478	36	13.4	46.4%	351 (73.4%)	36 (7.5%)	41 (8.6%)	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.9%)	47.1	254^th of 480 public middle schools	47.1%		58	201^st of 491 public middle schools	59.1%	53		29.5	34.8	32.0		29.0	34.1	31.4			$14,388	$1,021	$13,367
Eastern Greene Middle School	Public	5-8	10503 E St Rd 54	Bloomfield	47424	Greene County	Eastern Greene Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 825-5010	254	22	11.8	52.4%	244 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	64.1	159^th of 480 public middle schools	66.9%		55.3	212^th of 491 public middle schools	56.8%	53	36.4	50.0	44.0	43.3	33.0	50.6	26.7	36.9	46.6	46.6	$11,814	$849	$10,965

Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford Middle School

Is Bedford Middle School a good school?

Bedford Middle School ranks 258^th of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bedford Middle School?

Students at Bedford Middle School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Bedford Middle School in?

North Lawrence Com Schools

How many students attend Bedford Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 518 students attended Bedford Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Bedford Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bedford Middle School usually go on to attend Bedford-North Lawrence High School

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