Bedford Middle School vs Shawswick Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 8.3 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
Shawswick Elementary School
Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
507 students
| Measure | Bedford Middle School Bedford, Indiana | Shawswick Elementary School Bedford, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 335 | #661 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #11167 of 15,369 | #27260 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 518 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Bedford | Bedford |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawswick Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 33.6).
- •Shawswick Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Shawswick Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Bedford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 59.4%).
- •Shawswick Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.2).
- •Bedford Middle School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 507.
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 Shawswick Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shawswick Elementary School ranks higher (46.9 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 Shawswick Elementary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Middle School: 518. Shawswick Elementary School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Middle School and Shawswick Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Bedford Middle School is 274th of 335 and Shawswick Elementary School is 661st of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).