Enrollment
923
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Temperance, MI
Bedford Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Bedford Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260447004132
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford Junior High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Temperance · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford Junior High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Temperance, MI.
School address
District: Bedford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260447004132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bedford Junior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bedford Junior High School
Bedford Junior High School is a large middle school in Temperance, Michigan, enrolling 923 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.9% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 923 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #133.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bedford Public Schools also operates Bedford Senior High School (1,260 students) and Monroe Road Elementary School (595 students) alongside Bedford Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bedford Junior High School compares
Bedford Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,508
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Bedford Junior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford Public Schools, which includes Bedford Junior High School.
$11,508
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 71.1%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bedford Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackman Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~923 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bedford Junior High School
How many students attend Bedford Junior High School?
Bedford Junior High School has 923 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Temperance, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Junior High School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford Junior High School?
24.9% of students at Bedford Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Bedford Junior High School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Temperance, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford Junior High School?
Bedford Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bedford Junior High School rank among public schools in Temperance?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Temperance, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Temperance on the city page.
Is Bedford Junior High School a good school?
Bedford Junior High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bedford Public Schools?
Besides Bedford Junior High School, Bedford Public Schools also operates Bedford Senior High School (1,260 students), Monroe Road Elementary School (595 students), and Jackman Road Elementary School (580 students). See the Bedford Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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