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Bedford Central School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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P.O. Box 180
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Westchester County
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PH: (914) 241-6010

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4359 students
  • 7 schools

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 New York State Assessments

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 68% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
 73% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 69% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2011.

Math
 81% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 5

English Language Arts
 74% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2011.

Math
 86% (2011)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 72% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
 80% (2011)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 72% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2011.

Math
 84% (2011)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 8

English Language Arts
 64% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2011.

Math
 79% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
  • The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York.
  • Please note that New York City district data is provided by the New York City Department of Education, whereas all other data is provided by the New York State Education Department.
  • The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

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 New York State Regents Exams

 
Scale: % passing

Algebra 2/Trigonometry
 80% (2010)
The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 65% in 2010.

Mathematics A
 80% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Mathematics A was 61% in 2009.

Mathematics B
 61% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Mathematics B was 61% in 2010.

English
 97% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for English was 83% in 2010.

Living Environment
 97% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Living Environment was 79% in 2010.

Physics
 95% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for Physics was 82% in 2010.

Chemistry
 95% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 73% in 2010.

Earth Science
 80% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 74% in 2010.

Integrated Algebra
 92% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 98% (2008)
The state average for Integrated Algebra was 72% in 2010.

Global History and Geography
 92% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 93% (2008)
The state average for Global History and Geography was 69% in 2010.

U.S. History and Government
 96% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 98% (2008)
The state average for U.S. History and Government was 83% in 2010.

Geometry
 87% (2010)
The state average for Geometry was 72% in 2010.

Source: NYSED, 2009-2010

 
About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages.
  • The results for English language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government are displayed in GreatSchools profiles.
  • Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate.
  • Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education).
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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 New York State Regents Exams by Subgroup

 
Scale: % passing


Algebra 2/TrigonometryThis District
All Students80%

Mathematics BThis District
All Students61%

EnglishThis District
All Students97%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities100%

Living EnvironmentThis District
All Students97%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities97%

PhysicsThis District
All Students95%

ChemistryThis District
All Students95%

Earth ScienceThis District
All Students80%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities84%

Integrated AlgebraThis District
All Students92%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities93%

Global History and GeographyThis District
All Students92%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities95%

U.S. History and GovernmentThis District
All Students96%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities98%

GeometryThis District
All Students87%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities88%
Source: NYSED, 2009-2010

 
About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages.
  • The results for English language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government are displayed in GreatSchools profiles.
  • Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate.
  • Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education).
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: 1NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate11%5%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Fewer than 3 years experience19%10%
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Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: 1NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree and above135%33%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: 1NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Elementary Grades11921
Grade 8 English12222
Grade 8 Math12222
Grade 8 Science12222
Grade 8 Social Studies12222
Grade 10 English11922
Grade 10 Math12221
Grade 10 Science12322
Grade 10 Social Studies11922
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic69%51%
Hispanic or Latino20%21%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%8%
Black, not Hispanic5%19%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program114%44%
Limited English proficient17%7%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: 1NYSED, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate196%93%
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Graduation Rate
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
All Students91%76%
Female91%79%
Male90%71%
Black or African American95%61%
Hispanic or Latino61%59%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander100%81%
White97%86%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander74%65%
Not economically disadvantaged92%80%
Students with disabilities88%56%
General-Education students91%79%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$22,393$16,387
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%70%
Student and staff support10%6%
Administration10%8%
Other expenditures17%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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