Bedford Junior High School

Summary:

Bedford Junior High School is a public middle school located in Temperance, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 911 students. The school is part of the Bedford Public Schools district, which is ranked 104 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bedford Junior High School consistently outperforms the state average in M-Step and PSAT test scores, with 44.9% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (13.2%) and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (29.31%) compared to nearby schools. However, the school's Special Education subgroup ranks in the bottom 25% of Michigan middle schools, suggesting an area for improvement.

While Bedford Junior High School outperforms the state average in many areas, some nearby schools, such as Ida Middle School and Mason Middle School, have even stronger academic performance, with higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the racial makeup of Bedford Junior High School is significantly different from some of the nearby schools, which have higher percentages of minority students, suggesting differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8405 Jackman Rd
       Temperance, MI  48182-9159


(734) 850-6200

District: Bedford Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
257th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,584 Help


Students who attend Bedford Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Bedford Senior High School

Feeder schools for Bedford Junior High School:

Elementary:    Douglas Road Elementary School
    Jackman Road Elementary School
    Monroe Road Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  923

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.8%
Hispanic:
6.9%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.9% Help


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Compare Details Bedford Junior High School ranks better than 71.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.8%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bedford Junior High School is 18.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bedford Junior High School is $11,584.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bedford Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford Junior High School 257th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Bedford Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Bedford Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford Public Schools 104th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bedford Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Bedford Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.10 183rd 806 77.3%
2007 79.00 141st 823 82.9%
2008 77.03 165th 839 80.3%
2009 78.85 131st 847 84.5%
2010 79.80 118th 851 86.1%
2011 80.02 117th 858 86.4%
2012 82.23 121st 900 86.6%
2013 75.38 181st 919 80.3%
2014 68.48 253rd 921 72.5%
2015 70.79 216th 919 76.5%
2016 74.14 183rd 894 79.5%
2017 65.71 221st 821 73.1%
2018 76.93 171st 838 79.6%
2019 64.29 229th 792 71.1%
2021 54.28 256th 675 62.1%
2022 66.75 205th 776 73.6%
2023 61.11 279th 883 68.4%
2024 63.25 257th 897 71.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bedford Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.35 107th 176 39.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bedford Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.60 191st 377 49.3%
2019 22.46 64th 76 15.8%
2023 25.27 158th 199 20.6%
2024 20.13 178th 201 11.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bedford Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.29 146th 815 82.1%
2019 59.00 235th 672 65.0%
2021 42.15 295th 523 43.6%
2022 62.54 185th 691 73.2%
2023 52.23 339th 825 58.9%
2024 54.61 311th 836 62.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Bedford Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.47 181st 794 77.2%
2019 56.16 253rd 658 61.6%
2021 44.61 248th 521 52.4%
2022 61.64 192nd 657 70.8%
2023 55.62 275th 770 64.3%
2024 55.86 270th 771 65.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Bedford Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.24 143rd 797 82.1%
2019 63.71 186th 639 70.9%
2021 53.50 197th 540 63.5%
2022 62.86 188th 658 71.4%
2023 57.53 267th 776 65.6%
2024 62.03 241st 786 69.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bedford Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.13 114th 266 57.1%
2019 33.87 95th 137 30.7%
2022 70.98 36th 138 73.9%
2023 52.99 106th 246 56.9%
2024 60.14 84th 257 67.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bedford Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.57 200th 678 70.5%
2019 54.00 255th 624 59.1%
2021 48.03 262nd 577 54.6%
2022 56.17 229th 638 64.1%
2023 49.29 307th 688 55.4%
2024 52.56 284th 701 59.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department 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.

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Enrollment information for Bedford Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 952 0 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 969
1989 929 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 939
1990 926 2 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 941
1991 995 6 3 8 0 n/a n/a -1 1011
1992 1062 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1063
1993 1118 7 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1132
1994 1141 4 7 13 9 n/a n/a 0 1174
1995 1280 3 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1301
1996 1280 3 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1301
1997 1357 3 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1368
1998 1317 4 7 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1337
1999 1312 7 8 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1342
2000 1310 7 9 28 6 n/a n/a 0 1360
2001 1298 10 11 31 8 n/a n/a 0 1358
2002 844 8 7 19 3 n/a n/a 0 881
2003 844 8 7 19 3 n/a n/a 0 881
2004 880 10 5 25 1 n/a n/a 0 921
2005 817 10 5 25 0 n/a n/a 0 857
2006 810 7 7 19 4 n/a n/a 5 852
2007 834 8 6 20 4 n/a n/a 3 875
2008 783 10 10 26 3 n/a n/a 0 832
2009 786 11 9 24 4 n/a n/a 0 834
2010 777 10 9 1 4 n/a n/a 0 801
2011 725 5 12 26 3 1 9 0 781
2012 1080 7 16 49 8 0 12 0 1172
2013 1058 3 13 49 7 0 13 0 1143
2014 1046 2 12 49 4 0 14 0 1127
2015 1017 2 13 53 2 0 17 0 1104
2016 973 1 13 52 2 0 12 0 1053
2017 958 1 12 41 2 0 16 0 1030
2018 922 3 8 50 2 0 19 0 1004
2019 925 5 10 63 2 0 19 0 1024
2020 871 4 8 71 1 0 24 0 979
2021 882 5 12 60 1 0 18 0 978
2022 810 7 8 54 0 1 21 0 901
2023 814 7 5 60 0 1 24 0 911
2024 820 8 4 64 1 1 25 0 923

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 Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 969 n/a n/a n/a
1989 939 n/a n/a 4.3
1990 941 58.0 16.2 5.1
1991 1011 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1063 n/a n/a 9
1993 1132 n/a 0.0 13.3
1994 1174 51.8 22.7 7.5
1995 1301 58.6 22.2 5.6
1996 1301 58.6 22.2 5.6
1997 1368 59.0 23.2 5.9
1998 1337 62.0 21.6 6.4
1999 1342 62.0 21.6 6.6
2000 1360 62.0 21.9 7.1
2001 1358 60.0 22.6 6.6
2002 881 47.0 18.7 8.2
2003 881 47.0 18.7 8.2
2004 921 46.4 19.8 12.5
2005 857 44.6 19.2 13.3
2006 852 44.7 19.1 18.2
2007 875 43.5 20.1 15.9
2008 832 42.9 19.4 14.9
2009 834 43.3 19.3 20.7
2010 801 40.6 19.7 24.3
2011 781 37.0 21.1 22
2012 1172 54.2 21.6 27
2013 1143 55.2 20.6 20.2
2014 1127 53.5 21.0 21
2015 1104 52.0 21.2 20.1
2016 1053 51.0 20.6 17.8
2017 1030 50.2 20.5 16.3
2018 1004 50.0 20.0 23.1
2019 1024 50.0 20.4 22.5
2020 979 49.9 19.6 30.3
2021 978 46.9 20.8 28.7
2022 901 49.5 18.2 24.3
2023 911 48.2 18.9 29.3
2024 923 48.9 18.8 32.9

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 Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 969 n/a n/a n/a
1989 939 n/a n/a 4.3
1990 941 58.0 16.2 5.1
1991 1011 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1063 n/a n/a 9
1993 1132 n/a 0.0 13.3
1994 1174 51.8 22.7 7.5
1995 1301 58.6 22.2 5.6
1996 1301 58.6 22.2 5.6
1997 1368 59.0 23.2 5.9
1998 1337 62.0 21.6 6.4
1999 1342 62.0 21.6 6.6
2000 1360 62.0 21.9 7.1
2001 1358 60.0 22.6 6.6
2002 881 47.0 18.7 8.2
2003 881 47.0 18.7 8.2
2004 921 46.4 19.8 12.5
2005 857 44.6 19.2 13.3
2006 852 44.7 19.1 18.2
2007 875 43.5 20.1 15.9
2008 832 42.9 19.4 14.9
2009 834 43.3 19.3 20.7
2010 801 40.6 19.7 24.3
2011 781 37.0 21.1 22
2012 1172 54.2 21.6 27
2013 1143 55.2 20.6 20.2
2014 1127 53.5 21.0 21
2015 1104 52.0 21.2 20.1
2016 1053 51.0 20.6 17.8
2017 1030 50.2 20.5 16.3
2018 1004 50.0 20.0 23.1
2019 1024 50.0 20.4 22.5
2020 979 49.9 19.6 30.3
2021 978 46.9 20.8 28.7
2022 901 49.5 18.2 24.3
2023 911 48.2 18.9 29.3
2024 923 48.9 18.8 32.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bedford Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $231 (2.6%) $8,752 (97.4%) $8,983
2020 $246 (2.6%) $9,397 (97.4%) $9,644
2021 $619 (6.2%) $9,295 (93.8%) $9,914
2022 $546 (5.1%) $10,206 (94.9%) $10,752
2023 $697 (6.0%) $10,887 (94.0%) $11,584

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bedford Junior High School

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 229th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 279th of 883 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford Junior High School)40.137.7
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford Public Schools)40.137.7
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Bedford Junior High School)3620.1
 15.9%
   6th Grade Math (Bedford Public Schools)3620.1
 15.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford Junior High School)39.844.1
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford Public Schools)39.844.1
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Bedford Junior High School)49.737.2
 12.5%
   7th Grade Math (Bedford Public Schools)49.737.2
 12.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bedford Junior High School)3938
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Bedford Public Schools)3938
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford Junior High School)68.866.2
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford Public Schools)68.866.2
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bedford Junior High School)50.741.9
 8.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bedford Public Schools)50.741.9
 8.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1024911
 11%
African American57
 40%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian105
 50%
Hispanic6360
 4.8%
Pacific Islander01
White925814
 12%
Two or More Races1924
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.5%29.3%
 6.8%


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Bedford Junior High School ranks 257th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 923 students attended Bedford Junior High School.

Students who attend Bedford Junior High School usually go on to attend Bedford Senior High School

Students at Bedford Junior High School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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