For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,681 students in Bedford Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Bedford Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,681 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bedford Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#192 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
94%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,431 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,908 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,431
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,908
$23,119
Best Bedford Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 E John St
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4250
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 E Watson St
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4200
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3639 Business Route 220
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4221
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4221
Grades: K-5
| 750 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bedford Area School District?
Bedford Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,681 students.
What is the rank of Bedford Area School District?
Bedford Area School District is ranked #199 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford Area School District?
94% of Bedford Area School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bedford Area School District?
Bedford Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Bedford Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,908 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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