Bedford J H

Summary:

Bedford J H is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 7-9 in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (ISD) in Bedford, Texas. With a diverse student population of 969, the school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, earning a reputation for academic excellence.

Bedford J H's standout performance is evident across several key metrics. The school's students excel on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better compared to the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD and the state of Texas averages. The school also demonstrates exceptional support for diverse student subgroups, including female students, Asian students, African American students, White students, multi-racial students, special education students, and gifted and talented students, often outperforming state and district averages. Additionally, Bedford J H maintains impressively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.1% to 0.4% in recent years, significantly lower than the state and district averages.

When compared to other middle schools in the surrounding Grapevine-Colleyville and Birdville ISDs, Bedford J H stands out as a top performer, consistently outpacing its peers in areas such as STAAR test scores and student subgroup achievement. The school's higher spending per student, ranging from $8,314 to $8,966 in recent years, may contribute to its strong academic performance and comprehensive support for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 325 Carolyn Dr
       Bedford, TX  76021-4195


(817) 788-3101

District: Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,729 Help


Students who attend Bedford J H usually attend:

High:    Bell High School

Feeder schools for Bedford J H:

Elementary:    Bedford Heights Elementary
    Donna Park
    Shady Brook Elementary
    Shady Oaks Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  969

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.4%
Hispanic:
32.9%
African American:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.7% Help


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Compare Details Bedford J H ranks better than 92% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.34. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bedford J H is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.4%), Hispanic (32.9%), African American (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bedford J H is 17.3, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bedford J H is $8,729, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bedford J H was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bedford J H 188th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Bedford J H in the ranking list.)

Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd) 172nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bedford J H

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Rank History for all students at Bedford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.35 290th 1573 81.6%
2005 76.84 248th 1582 84.3%
2006 84.36 94th 1585 94.1%
2007 78.81 197th 1684 88.3%
2008 79.84 163rd 1718 90.5%
2009 82.83 75th 1763 95.7%
2010 81.01 94th 1803 94.8%
2011 78.87 139th 1895 92.7%
2012 87.04 120th 1951 93.8%
2013 83.35 172nd 1973 91.3%
2014 82.95 205th 1987 89.7%
2015 81.25 239th 2043 88.3%
2016 84.58 172nd 1987 91.3%
2017 82.28 247th 2027 87.8%
2018 87.95 173rd 2080 91.7%
2019 91.71 129th 2193 94.1%
2021 84.04 238th 2252 89.4%
2022 85.96 209th 2254 90.7%
2023 86.62 208th 2330 91.1%
2024 88.34 188th 2361 92.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bedford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.67 128th 720 82.2%
2019 61.72 252nd 753 66.5%
2021 83.84 70th 743 90.6%
2022 88.38 46th 813 94.3%
2023 80.10 109th 817 86.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bedford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.00 280th 1376 79.7%
2019 60.88 364th 1445 74.8%
2021 51.02 578th 1592 63.7%
2022 64.13 361st 1643 78.0%
2023 65.96 369th 1720 78.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bedford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.44 523rd 1597 67.3%
2019 61.16 353rd 1626 78.3%
2021 49.75 620th 1712 63.8%
2022 87.04 78th 1757 95.6%
2023 86.71 94th 1815 94.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bedford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.69 149th 2039 92.7%
2019 90.04 78th 2073 96.2%
2021 68.23 429th 2172 80.2%
2022 80.71 210th 2220 90.5%
2023 83.44 176th 2251 92.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bedford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.75 142nd 2008 92.9%
2019 91.43 115th 2047 94.4%
2021 81.70 261st 2151 87.9%
2022 86.31 191st 2221 91.4%
2023 87.48 172nd 2241 92.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bedford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.72 140th 1430 90.2%
2019 75.79 213th 1446 85.3%
2021 78.92 210th 1501 86.0%
2022 82.83 31st 1488 97.9%
2023 77.86 139th 1481 90.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bedford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.39 137th 2008 93.2%
2019 78.26 190th 2058 90.8%
2021 63.27 478th 2118 77.4%
2022 76.71 250th 2182 88.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Bedford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.74 209th 2030 89.7%
2019 89.98 144th 2069 93.0%
2021 83.81 231st 2168 89.3%
2022 83.89 237th 2228 89.4%
2023 83.53 253rd 2245 88.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bedford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.43 279th 587 52.5%
2019 71.43 145th 594 75.6%
2021 75.23 105th 589 82.2%
2022 68.74 175th 606 71.1%
2023 68.28 182nd 616 70.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Bedford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.28 183rd 1167 84.3%
2019 82.96 127th 1193 89.4%
2021 48.67 510th 1213 58.0%
2022 64.96 292nd 1251 76.7%
2023 86.49 102nd 1273 92.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bedford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.21 191st 1895 89.9%
2019 85.94 152nd 1935 92.1%
2021 75.60 296th 2043 85.5%
2022 78.86 263rd 2077 87.3%
2023 79.56 256th 2116 87.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Bedford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.16 7th 19 63.2%
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Rank History for White students at Bedford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.94 191st 1673 88.6%
2019 90.14 78th 1684 95.4%
2021 82.82 164th 1700 90.4%
2022 88.34 84th 1723 95.1%
2023 84.69 148th 1749 91.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 22, 2018

Open Quote My daughter went to school here and a had an excellent experience. Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, August 28, 2009

Open Quote It is a extremely bad school and very dangerous school for your children...DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bedford J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 873 21 20 15 5 n/a n/a 0 934
1989 822 11 23 31 3 n/a n/a 0 890
1990 816 9 21 39 3 n/a n/a 0 888
1991 781 13 16 33 3 n/a n/a 0 846
1992 758 18 15 35 5 n/a n/a 0 831
1993 747 17 21 31 3 n/a n/a 0 819
1994 779 17 24 37 4 n/a n/a 0 861
1995 763 28 37 45 4 n/a n/a 0 877
1996 763 28 37 45 4 n/a n/a 0 877
1997 778 28 33 49 2 n/a n/a 0 890
1998 761 35 39 49 3 n/a n/a 0 887
1999 778 37 34 57 6 n/a n/a 0 912
2000 771 47 35 58 5 n/a n/a 0 916
2001 726 58 29 75 10 n/a n/a 0 898
2002 697 51 35 106 8 n/a n/a 0 897
2003 697 51 35 106 8 n/a n/a 0 897
2004 678 39 45 105 6 n/a n/a 0 873
2005 680 43 46 101 2 n/a n/a 0 872
2006 666 47 46 113 6 n/a n/a 0 878
2007 647 62 44 109 4 n/a n/a 0 866
2008 641 67 41 114 5 n/a n/a 0 868
2009 575 57 38 123 6 n/a n/a 0 799
2010 557 69 36 141 6 n/a n/a 0 809
2011 539 50 29 139 3 0 26 0 786
2012 529 60 31 148 5 0 24 0 797
2013 518 62 29 155 4 0 22 0 790
2014 518 73 31 183 5 1 22 0 833
2015 497 64 37 205 9 2 20 0 834
2016 523 70 37 193 9 5 25 0 862
2017 495 84 31 215 8 5 37 0 875
2018 465 77 26 210 9 1 44 0 832
2019 451 111 22 218 4 2 51 0 859
2020 434 100 26 238 2 4 53 0 857
2021 435 124 27 286 2 10 56 0 940
2022 436 109 29 324 1 11 52 0 962
2023 411 132 33 319 3 11 60 0 969

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 J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 934 57.0 16.3 n/a
1989 890 n/a n/a n/a
1990 888 50.0 17.7 n/a
1991 846 49.9 16.9 n/a
1992 831 45.4 18.3 2
1993 819 46.0 17.8 3.3
1994 861 47.3 18.2 3.5
1995 877 54.2 16.2 6.2
1996 877 54.2 16.2 6.2
1997 890 53.8 16.5 6.1
1998 887 51.8 17.1 5.7
1999 912 55.1 16.6 9.3
2000 916 58.5 15.7 10.4
2001 898 55.6 16.2 13.1
2002 897 58.4 15.4 17.6
2003 897 58.4 15.4 17.6
2004 873 54.9 15.9 18.3
2005 872 54.3 16.1 17.7
2006 878 52.7 16.7 19
2007 866 53.4 16.2 19.9
2008 868 54.1 16.0 20.7
2009 799 53.5 14.9 22.9
2010 809 52.3 15.4 28.3
2011 786 53.4 14.6 28.6
2012 797 50.6 15.7 32.9
2013 790 50.4 15.6 33.5
2014 833 50.6 16.4 35.9
2015 834 50.0 16.6 36.7
2016 862 50.0 17.2 36.8
2017 875 52.1 16.7 33.9
2018 832 50.5 16.4 35.1
2019 859 52.5 16.3 41.6
2020 857 50.9 16.8 37.6
2021 940 58.4 16.0 38.6
2022 962 57.4 16.7 48.8
2023 969 55.7 17.3 49.7

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 J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 934 57.0 16.3 n/a
1989 890 n/a n/a n/a
1990 888 50.0 17.7 n/a
1991 846 49.9 16.9 n/a
1992 831 45.4 18.3 2
1993 819 46.0 17.8 3.3
1994 861 47.3 18.2 3.5
1995 877 54.2 16.2 6.2
1996 877 54.2 16.2 6.2
1997 890 53.8 16.5 6.1
1998 887 51.8 17.1 5.7
1999 912 55.1 16.6 9.3
2000 916 58.5 15.7 10.4
2001 898 55.6 16.2 13.1
2002 897 58.4 15.4 17.6
2003 897 58.4 15.4 17.6
2004 873 54.9 15.9 18.3
2005 872 54.3 16.1 17.7
2006 878 52.7 16.7 19
2007 866 53.4 16.2 19.9
2008 868 54.1 16.0 20.7
2009 799 53.5 14.9 22.9
2010 809 52.3 15.4 28.3
2011 786 53.4 14.6 28.6
2012 797 50.6 15.7 32.9
2013 790 50.4 15.6 33.5
2014 833 50.6 16.4 35.9
2015 834 50.0 16.6 36.7
2016 862 50.0 17.2 36.8
2017 875 52.1 16.7 33.9
2018 832 50.5 16.4 35.1
2019 859 52.5 16.3 41.6
2020 857 50.9 16.8 37.6
2021 940 58.4 16.0 38.6
2022 962 57.4 16.7 48.8
2023 969 55.7 17.3 49.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bedford J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $810 (9.0%) $8,156 (91.0%) $8,966
2020 $697 (8.4%) $7,617 (91.6%) $8,314
2021 $856 (9.8%) $7,874 (90.2%) $8,729

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bedford J H

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 129th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 208th of 2330 Middle schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Bedford J H)7163
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))5765
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bedford J H)7365
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))6060
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Bedford J H)7174
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))6370
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bedford J H)7771
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))7162
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Bedford J H)7171
   8th Grade Science (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))6564
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bedford J H)5949
 10%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))5447
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bedford J H)8874
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))8169
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Bedford J H)8778
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))8175
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Bedford J H)8478
 6%
   End of Course English I Reading (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))7072
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students859969
 12.8%
African American111132
 18.9%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian2233
 50%
Hispanic218319
 46.3%
Pacific Islander211
 450%
White451411
 8.9%
Two or More Races5160
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.6%49.7%
 8.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford J H

In the 2022-23 school year, 969 students attended Bedford J H.

Students who attend Bedford J H usually go on to attend Bell High School

Yes. Bedford J H ranks in the top 8.0% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Bedford J H are 42% White, 33% Hispanic, 14% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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