D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Bedford Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1501 'N' St, Bedford, IN 47421
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 40% · Math 27% proficient · 28th percentile in Indiana
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
527
Students
enrolled
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%28/100reading 36th percentile, math 19th percentile among Indiana middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −23 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency40% (−7 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−18 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White38%26%reading -16 pts, math -25 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +15 pts, math +20 pts87th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading +7 pts, math -7 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income34%21%reading +1 pts, math -9 pts28th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1501 'N' St
City Bedford
ZIP Code 47421
District 1807860
NCES School ID 180786001336
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 47421

Understanding the community around Bedford Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,630
Per Capita Income $34,523
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%
High School or Higher 90.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $148,300
Median Rent $788
Owner-Occupied 77.3%
Renter-Occupied 22.7%
View full data for ZIP 47421 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bedford Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.4%
Hispanic/Latino 5.5%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Black 0.8%
Asian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 527
Teachers (FTE) 32.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bedford Middle School?
Bedford Middle School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bedford Middle School?
Bedford Middle School has 527 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Bedford Middle School serve?
Bedford Middle School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bedford Middle School receive per student?
Bedford Middle School receives $13,548 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bedford Middle School in 47421 ▼
Avg Home Value
$211,682
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+5.0%
% Renters
22.7%

Other Schools in 47421

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026