Summary
Bedford School is an elementary school located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 426 students. It is a public magnet school that is part of the Dearborn Heights School District #7, which is ranked 518 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bedford School's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 31% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 38.9% statewide and 24.6% in the district. Similarly, in 5th grade Math, only 12.2% of students were proficient, compared to 32.9% statewide and 13.8% in the district. Additionally, Bedford School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 44.7% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Despite the high spending per student, ranging from $11,290 to $15,962 over the past few years, the school's academic performance remains low.
When compared to other nearby schools, such as Pardee School and Polk Elementary School within the same district, as well as Bennie Elementary, Arno Elementary, and Duvall Elementary in other districts, Bedford School generally performs worse academically, has higher chronic absenteeism, and serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. While the school performs relatively better for certain student subgroups, it lags behind both state and local averages in most key metrics, suggesting that addressing the school's challenges will require a comprehensive approach beyond just increased funding and resources.
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