Bedford Middle School vs Bell Intermediate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Middle School
Bedford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
518 students
Bell Intermediate Academy
Martinsville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
524 students
| Measure | Bedford Middle School Bedford, Indiana | Bell Intermediate Academy Martinsville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 335 | #186 of 335 |
| National rank | #11167 of 15,369 | #7719 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 518 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 51% |
| city | Bedford | Martinsville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Intermediate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 33.6).
- •Bell Intermediate Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Bedford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Bell Intermediate Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 59.1%).
- •Bell Intermediate Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.2).
- •Bell Intermediate Academy is the larger school with 524 students compared with 518.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bedford Middle School better than Bell Intermediate Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Intermediate Academy ranks higher (49.6 vs 33.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bedford Middle School and Bell Intermediate Academy?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Martinsville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Middle School: 518. Bell Intermediate Academy: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Middle School and Bell Intermediate Academy rank in Indiana?
Bedford Middle School is 274th of 335 and Bell Intermediate Academy is 186th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).