Bedford MS
403 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bedford Middle School, located at 440 E. Watson St. in Bedford, Pennsylvania, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Bedford Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its students during their critical middle-school years. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare learners for the challenges of high school while encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.
The school community emphasizes a holistic approach to education, offering a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore their interests beyond the classroom. Through its website, the school maintains a strong line of communication with families, providing essential resources, athletic schedules, and updates on school events to ensure that parents and guardians remain engaged in the educational process. Bedford Middle School strives to create a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The school community emphasizes a holistic approach to education, offering a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore their interests beyond the classroom. Through its website, the school maintains a strong line of communication with families, providing essential resources, athletic schedules, and updates on school events to ensure that parents and guardians remain engaged in the educational process. Bedford Middle School strives to create a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
403
Total Students
29.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 382 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 12 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White382 (94.8 %)
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Two or More12 (3.0 %)
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Hispanic3 (0.7 %)
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Black3 (0.7 %)
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Asian2 (0.5 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Bedford Area SD |
| Phone: | (814)623-4200 |
| Website: | http://bms.bedfordasd.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 403 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 29.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
144
Grade 7
123
Grade 8
136
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 144 |
| Grade 7 | 123 |
| Grade 8 | 136 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 198 | 49.1% |
| Male | 205 | 50.9% |
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