Bedford Middle School

North Lawrence Com Schools
1501 'N' St
Bedford, IN 47421
562 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Bedford Middle School, located at 1501 'N' St in Bedford, Indiana, serves as a central educational hub for students in the North Lawrence Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and emotional maturity during the critical middle school years. The campus environment is structured to support a diverse student body through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging participation in elective programs and extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Bedford Middle School plays a significant role in the local community by promoting school spirit and student engagement. The facility provides various resources aimed at preparing students for future success, including technology integration, athletic opportunities, and support services designed to meet the unique needs of adolescents. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character building, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
562
Total Students
29.2
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    519 (92.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: North Lawrence Com Schools
Phone: (812)279-9781
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 239
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 279
Grade 8 283
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mitchell Jr High School
Mitchell Community Schools
359 Students
1010 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446 (8.7 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th