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Bedford


At a glance
25thof 348 Massachusetts districts▼ 5
Better than 92% of Massachusetts districts
97 McMahon Road
Bedford, MA 01730-2166
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 92.8% of districts
4
Schools
2,513
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedJohn Glenn Middle40th of 484 Massachusetts middle schools
Summary:

The Bedford school district in Massachusetts is home to four high-performing schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district is known for its exceptional academic outcomes, with all four schools ranking in the top 25% of their respective school types in the state.

The standout schools in Bedford are Bedford High School and John Glenn Middle School, both of which are ranked 25th out of 348 school districts in Massachusetts and have a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bedford High School boasts impressive academic performance, with over 70% of students proficient or better in MCAS English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also maintains a very high 4-year graduation rate of 97.5% and a low dropout rate of 0.5%. Similarly, John Glenn Middle School has strong MCAS proficiency rates across all subjects, with over 65% of students meeting or exceeding state standards.

The schools in Bedford benefit from ample funding, with per-student spending ranging from $18,582 to $21,142, well above the state average. Additionally, the district maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 10.6 to 12.7 students per teacher, which likely contributes to the strong academic outcomes. Overall, the Bedford school district provides a high-quality education to its students, with standout performance at both the elementary/middle school and high school levels.

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

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