Bedford Middle School

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Bedford Middle School ranks 241 st of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bedford Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Bedford Area School District in Bedford, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 403 that is predominantly White (94.79%).

Bedford Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA test scores, with proficiency rates of 42.8% in Math, 54.4% in Science, and 60.8% in English Language Arts for the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance is particularly strong in 6th grade Math (58% proficient) and 6th grade English Language Arts (66.7% proficient). Additionally, Bedford Middle School's disabled students, White students, and low socioeconomic status students all perform better than their peers in the state. The school has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the past four school years, and its spending per student has steadily increased, indicating a strong investment in the school's resources.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Tussey Mountain Middle School and Everett Area Middle School, Bedford Middle School generally outperforms its peers in academic measures, including PSSA test scores and statewide rankings. This suggests that Bedford Middle School's effective teaching practices and resource allocation contribute to its strong academic performance across diverse student subgroups.

Detail:

Public 6-8

440 E Watson St
Bedford, PA 15522-2100

(814) 623-4200

District: Bedford Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
241^st of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,548

Students who attend Bedford Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bedford Senior High School

Feeder schools for Bedford Middle School:

Elementary:

Bedford Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 403

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Two or more races:

3.0%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bedford Middle School ranks better than 73% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.41. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), two or more races (3%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bedford Middle School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Bedford Middle School employs 29.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bedford Middle School is $16,548.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bedford Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford Middle School 241^st of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Bedford Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Bedford Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford Area School District 221^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bedford Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bedford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	61.97	289^th	643	55.1%
2004	58.52	337^th	663	49.2%
2005	51.21	409^th	687	40.5%
2006	58.88	360^th	736	51.1%
2007	55.55	409^th	749	45.4%
2008	66.12	277^th	753	63.2%
2009	67.84	252^nd	770	67.3%
2010	67.97	272^nd	805	66.2%
2011	68.63	282^nd	825	65.8%
2012	64.84	345^th	834	58.6%
2013	57.94	398^th	758	47.5%
2014	50.43	437^th	728	40.0%
2015	56.14	390^th	835	53.3%
2016	63.41	331^st	870	62.0%
2017	69.47	253^rd	877	71.2%
2018	67.86	281^st	861	67.4%
2019	58.60	411^th	891	53.9%
2021	73.00	174^th	797	78.2%
2022	76.95	170^th	883	80.7%
2023	70.41	241^st	893	73.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bedford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.57	311^th	874	64.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bedford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.41	105^th	660	84.1%

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Rank History for White students at Bedford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.92	296^th	681	56.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Bedford Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	475	6	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	-15	471
1989	477	2	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1990	448	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
1991	464	7	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
1992	465	6	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
1993	515	5	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
1994	505	8	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
1995	319	4	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1996	319	4	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1997	469	8	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	480
1998	428	8	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1999	429	9	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
2000	414	9	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2001	452	8	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	468
2002	472	3	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
2003	472	3	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
2004	481	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
2005	473	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
2006	450	3	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	459
2007	437	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
2008	445	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
2009	438	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
2010	433	5	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	447
2011	428	5	4	7	0	0	0	0	444
2012	431	6	4	9	0	0	0	0	450
2013	431	2	1	10	0	1	2	0	447
2014	471	6	0	6	0	1	4	0	488
2015	449	4	1	9	0	1	3	0	467
2016	424	5	1	8	0	0	2	0	440
2017	392	4	1	6	0	0	6	0	409
2018	414	5	1	7	0	0	6	0	433
2019	441	6	0	1	0	0	9	0	457
2020	401	2	1	6	0	0	7	0	417
2021	374	3	1	4	0	0	4	0	386
2022	362	2	2	6	0	1	5	0	378
2023	382	3	2	3	0	1	12	0	403

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bedford Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	471	32.1	14.6	n/a
1989	485	33.5	14.4	n/a
1990	457	32.5	14.0	0
1991	481	32.5	14.8	n/a
1992	476	32.5	14.6	n/a
1993	532	31.0	17.2	n/a
1994	520	29.4	17.7	n/a
1995	329	26.8	12.3	n/a
1996	329	26.8	12.3	n/a
1997	480	27.8	17.3	n/a
1998	438	27.0	16.2	n/a
1999	442	28.0	15.8	n/a
2000	428	25.0	17.1	30.4
2001	468	26.0	18.0	33.5
2002	482	27.2	17.7	33.8
2003	482	27.2	17.7	33.8
2004	487	29.0	16.8	33.9
2005	479	28.6	16.7	34
2006	459	27.4	16.8	34.4
2007	443	28.6	15.5	35.9
2008	454	30.7	14.8	33.3
2009	441	29.6	14.9	34.2
2010	447	29.5	15.1	39.4
2011	444	28.2	15.7	39.2
2012	450	32.0	14.0	38.4
2013	447	30.4	14.7	38.7
2014	488	32.7	14.9	45.9
2015	467	32.0	14.5	48.2
2016	440	28.0	15.7	48.4
2017	409	31.2	13.0	44.7
2018	433	31.1	13.9	45.5
2019	457	28.5	16.0	42.7
2020	417	28.8	14.4	46.5
2021	386	29.6	13.0	44.6
2022	378	28.6	13.2	46.8
2023	403	29.6	13.6	42.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bedford Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	471	32.1	14.6	n/a
1989	485	33.5	14.4	n/a
1990	457	32.5	14.0	0
1991	481	32.5	14.8	n/a
1992	476	32.5	14.6	n/a
1993	532	31.0	17.2	n/a
1994	520	29.4	17.7	n/a
1995	329	26.8	12.3	n/a
1996	329	26.8	12.3	n/a
1997	480	27.8	17.3	n/a
1998	438	27.0	16.2	n/a
1999	442	28.0	15.8	n/a
2000	428	25.0	17.1	30.4
2001	468	26.0	18.0	33.5
2002	482	27.2	17.7	33.8
2003	482	27.2	17.7	33.8
2004	487	29.0	16.8	33.9
2005	479	28.6	16.7	34
2006	459	27.4	16.8	34.4
2007	443	28.6	15.5	35.9
2008	454	30.7	14.8	33.3
2009	441	29.6	14.9	34.2
2010	447	29.5	15.1	39.4
2011	444	28.2	15.7	39.2
2012	450	32.0	14.0	38.4
2013	447	30.4	14.7	38.7
2014	488	32.7	14.9	45.9
2015	467	32.0	14.5	48.2
2016	440	28.0	15.7	48.4
2017	409	31.2	13.0	44.7
2018	433	31.1	13.9	45.5
2019	457	28.5	16.0	42.7
2020	417	28.8	14.4	46.5
2021	386	29.6	13.0	44.6
2022	378	28.6	13.2	46.8
2023	403	29.6	13.6	42.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bedford Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$427 (3.2%)	$12,921 (96.8%)	$13,348
2020	$483 (3.2%)	$14,625 (96.8%)	$15,108
2021	$650 (4.1%)	$15,278 (95.9%)	$15,928
2022	$516 (3.1%)	$16,031 (96.9%)	$16,548

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bedford Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 411^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 241^st of 893 Middle schools	19.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Bedford Middle School)	45.5	58	12.5%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford Middle School)	58.8	66.7	7.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Bedford Middle School)	42.2	39.2	3%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford Middle School)	59.5	58.5	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Bedford Middle School)	31.7	29.6	2.1%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Bedford Middle School)	60	54.4	5.6%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford Middle School)	51	56.4	5.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Bedford Middle School)	39.8	42.8	3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Bedford Middle School)	60	54.4	5.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bedford Middle School)	56.4	60.8	4.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	457	403	11.8%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	441	382	13.4%
Two or More Races	9	12	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.7%	42.9%	0.3%

Schools Near Bedford Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bedford Middle School	Public	6-8	440 E Watson St	Bedford	15522	Bedford County	Bedford Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 623-4200	403	30	13.6	42.9%	382 (94.8%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (3.0%)	70.4	241^st of 893 public middle schools	73.0%		76.9	170^th of 883 public middle schools	80.7%	71				58.0	39.2	29.6	42.8		54.4	54.4				66.7	58.5	56.4	60.8	$16,548	$517	$16,031
Everett Area Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Renaissance Circle	Everett	15537	Bedford County	Everett Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 652-9114	293	20	14.5	56.0%	277 (94.5%)	4 (1.4%)	9 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	50.8	460^th of 893 public middle schools	48.5%		52	441^st of 883 public middle schools	50.1%	19				35.9	35.4	20.2	30.7		47.1	47.1				44.7	58.3	46.0	49.9	$9,574	$1,349	$8,225
Chestnut Ridge Middle School	Public	3-7	3281 Valley Road	Fishertown	15539	Bedford County	Chestnut Ridge School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 839-4195	418	36	11.7	54.3%	406 (97.1%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	64	313^th of 893 public middle schools	64.9%		65.5	299^th of 883 public middle schools	66.1%	14	51.9	62.5	40.2	29.7	33.3		42.4	87.6		87.6	68.4	70.8	55.0	68.0	61.2		63.9	$16,712	$1,677	$15,035
Northern Bedford County Middle School	Public	6-8	152 NBC Dr	Loysburg	16659	Bedford County	Northern Bedford County School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 766-2221	182	17	11.0	45.1%	180 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	72.7	220^th of 893 public middle schools	75.4%		72.8	212^th of 883 public middle schools	76.0%	8				45.9	28.9	15.0	30.1		85.0	85.0				73.7	67.3	71.6	71.1	$14,144	$1,207	$12,938
Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School	Public	7-8	531 Bedford St	Claysburg	16625	Blair County	Claysburg-Kimmel School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 239-5141	130	1	130.0	100.0%	125 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	69.3	255^th of 893 public middle schools	71.4%					(n/a)					46.1	20.0	34.2		61.8	61.8					64.7	58.9	62.0
Tussey Mountain Middle School	Public	5-8	199 Front St	Saxton	16678	Bedford County	Tussey Mountain School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 635-2975	270	25	10.9	100.0%	263 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	40.5	548^th of 893 public middle schools	38.6%		50.9	456^th of 883 public middle schools	48.4%	92			34.4	23.9	24.2	9.6	21.9		49.4	49.4			49.2	50.0	59.7	39.8	48.8	$13,447	$1,804	$11,643

Frequently Asked Questions about 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 Senior High School

Is Bedford Middle School a good school?

Bedford Middle School ranks 241^st of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bedford Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 403 students attended Bedford Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Bedford Middle School?

Students at Bedford Middle School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Bedford Middle School in?

Bedford Area School District

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