- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westport, CT
Bedford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bedford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090504001048
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Connecticut schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Westport · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 2.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Westport, CT.
School address
District: Westport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090504001048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Bedford Middle School held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.0 → 71.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 090504001048 · Westport, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 9.1:1 · 2.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Staples High School (1,629 students)
Bedford Middle School held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.0 → 71.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bedford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staples High S
Staples High School
1,629 students
- This school
Bedford Middle School
710 students
- Long Lots Scho 571
Long Lots School
571 students
- Coleytown Midd 484
Coleytown Middle School
484 students
- Coleytown Elem 461
Coleytown Elementary School
461 students
- Green's Farms 460
Green's Farms School
460 students
What this shows Bedford Middle School reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedford Middle School compares
Bedford Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.1% | ▼ 94% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 11% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$28,385
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Bedford Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westport School District reports $28,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bedford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Lots School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleytown Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleytown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green's Farms School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar middle schools in Westport
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~710 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bedford Middle School
How many students attend Bedford Middle School?
Bedford Middle School has 710 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Middle School is 9.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford Middle School?
2.1% of students at Bedford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bedford Middle School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Westport, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford Middle School?
Bedford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bedford Middle School rank among public schools in Westport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Westport, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Westport on the city page.
What other schools are in Westport School District?
Besides Bedford Middle School, Westport School District also operates Staples High School (1,629 students), Long Lots School (571 students), and Coleytown Middle School (484 students). See the Westport School District district page for the complete list.