Bedford Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Westport, Connecticut 06880 · Westport School District
#2 of 178 middle schools in Connecticut
#14 of 15,369 nationally
About Bedford Middle School
Bedford Middle School is a public middle located in Westport, in the Westport School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 710 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 97.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 2nd of 178 ranked middle schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (93th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 710.
There are 8 schools in Westport; Bedford Middle School ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)83%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)3.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bedford Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 3.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bedford Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Staples High School
Westport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,629 students · 349 m away
Long Lots School
Westport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students · 2.0 km away
Green's Farms School
Westport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students · 2.4 km away
Coleytown Elementary School
Westport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students · 2.6 km away
Coleytown Middle School
Westport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students · 2.8 km away
Dwight Elementary School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
228 students · 3.5 km away
King's Highway Elementary School
Westport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students · 4.0 km away
Saugatuck Elementary School
Westport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students · 4.0 km away
Mill Hill School
Southport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students · 4.2 km away
Riverfield School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
Perry Hill Elementary School
Shelton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
711 students
Intermediate School
Shelton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
714 students
Fairfield Woods Middle School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
East Lyme Middle School
Niantic · Public middle · Grades 5–8
716 students
Rippowam Middle School
Stamford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
Sage Park Middle School
Windsor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bedford Middle School a good school?
Bedford Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 97.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #2 of 178 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bedford Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Bedford Middle School ranks #2 of 178 middle schools in Connecticut and #14 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bedford Middle School?
Bedford Middle School had 710 students in 2025.
Is Bedford Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Bedford Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bedford Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bedford Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.