Bedford Middle School

bms.westportps.org/

710 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bedford Middle School, located in Westport, Connecticut, is a high-performing public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Westport Public Schools district, the institution is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, rigorous curriculum, and a robust array of extracurricular opportunities. The school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and its focus on integrating technology into the classroom to enhance student engagement. Beyond the standard core subjects, Bedford Middle School offers a diverse range of elective programs, including music, arts, and physical education, alongside various clubs and competitive sports teams. With a strong partnership between the school, parents, and the surrounding community, Bedford maintains a culture that encourages students to be critical thinkers, active citizens, and lifelong learners.

710

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bedford Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	541
Hispanic	53
Black	18
Asian	50
Two or More	48

White
541 (76.2%)
Hispanic
53 (7.5%)
Asian
50 (7.0%)
Two or More
48 (6.8%)
Black
18 (2.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Westport School District
Phone:	(203)341-1510
Website:	http://bms.westportps.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	710
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 239

Grade 7 249

Grade 8 222