Best Public Schools in Temperance, MI

Summary:

The city of Temperance, Michigan is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Bedford Senior High School, Bedford Junior High School, and Jackman Road Elementary School. These schools, part of the Bedford Public Schools district, demonstrate a range of academic performance, with Jackman Road Elementary standing out as the top-performing school in the area.

Jackman Road Elementary consistently achieves high academic results, with 3rd-5th grade students scoring well above state and district averages in English Language Arts and Math on the M-Step assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 64.6% of 3rd graders, 61.3% of 4th graders, and 60.2% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 39.6%, 43.3%, and 44%. The school has also maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years. In contrast, Bedford Junior High School has shown strong performance on PSAT assessments, with 75% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in ELA and 39% in Math in 2023-2024, well above state averages.

The schools in Temperance have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 88.27% at Jackman Road Elementary to 89.49% at Bedford Senior High School. This lack of racial diversity may be an area for the district to explore and address. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rate at Jackman Road Elementary (23.4%) is a potential concern that the district should investigate and address, as consistent attendance is crucial for academic success. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in Temperance are providing a solid educational experience, with Jackman Road Elementary standing out as the top performer in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackman Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8008 Jackman Rd	Temperance	48182	Monroe County	Bedford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 850-6600	588	35	16.9	35.5%	518 (88.1%)	6 (1.0%)	33 (5.6%)	11 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.4%)	83.2	215^th of 1486 public elementary schools	85.5%		78	276^th of 1470 public elementary schools	81.2%	61					64.6	61.3	60.2			75.6	63.9	35.7			62.2			36.7			$12,518	$853	$11,666
Bedford Junior High School	Public	6-8	8405 Jackman Rd	Temperance	48182	Monroe County	Bedford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 850-6200	923	49	18.8	32.9%	820 (88.8%)	8 (0.9%)	64 (6.9%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (2.7%)	63.3	257^th of 897 public middle schools	71.3%		61.1	279^th of 883 public middle schools	68.4%	22	75.0	39.0						44.9	40.0				25.8	29.3		41.1			41.1		$11,584	$697	$10,887
Smith Road Elementary School	Public	PK	1135 Smith Rd	Temperance	48182	Monroe County	Bedford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 850-6025	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bedford Senior High School	Public	9-12	8285 Jackman Rd	Temperance	48182	Monroe County	Bedford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 850-6100	1,256	73	17.2	28.7%	1,104 (87.9%)	10 (0.8%)	92 (7.3%)	15 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (2.7%)	60.7	258^th of 743 public high schools	65.3%		55.7	302^nd of 735 public high schools	58.9%	44			60.9	32.2													35.1			37.5	$14,103	$811	$13,293

Cities Near Temperance

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lambertville	3.81 mi	3	82^nd
Erie	4.28 mi	4	132^nd
Ottawa Lake	6.95 mi	3	128^th
Ida	8.1 mi	3	69^th
Monroe	9.72 mi	16	381^st

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Temperance, MI

Jackman Road Elementary School

Bedford Junior High School

Bedford Senior High School

Smith Road Elementary School

Cities Near Temperance