Serving 315 students in grades 1-5, Bedford Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Bedford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#520 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
20%
23%
Black
67%
33%
White
3%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bedford Elementary School's ranking?
Bedford Elementary School is ranked #520 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bedford Elementary School?
315 students attend Bedford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bedford Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bedford Elementary School?
Bedford Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bedford Elementary School offer ?
Bedford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bedford Elementary School part of?
Bedford Elementary School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Bedford Elementary School located?
Bedford Elementary School is located in the Lochearn neighborhood of Pikesville, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Lochearn.
