Bedford City, OH - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Bedford City

Bedford City is a mid-sized district in Cuyahoga County serving all grade levels from pre-K through 12. The enrollment is relatively stable across a range of community demographics. The student body is predominantly Black, with smaller percentages of students who are Hispanic, White, or multiracial. The district covers multiple municipalities including Bedford, Bedford Heights, Oakwood Village, and Walton Hills.

Academic performance in Bedford City trails significantly in the core subjects tested at the elementary and middle grades. Proficiency in math is below state expectations, and English language arts proficiency, while slightly higher, remains substantially below where families might typically see it. Science proficiency is somewhat stronger than either of these two subjects. Social studies is the one area where performance reaches a more secure level. When compared to the other districts in Cuyahoga County, Bedford City's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile, meaning performance is well below the typical range in the county. Only state testing data was available; trend analysis across multiple years is not possible with the current data, so growth or decline over time cannot be assessed.

Chronic absenteeism in the district sits above the midpoint for the county, suggesting that attendance challenges are a factor affecting learning continuity. Per-pupil spending is in the upper range among county districts, meaning the district is investing substantial resources relative to its peers.

The district has undertaken two significant operational changes. It recently reinstated fifteen career and technical education programs at no added cost, creating pathways for high school students interested in skilled trades and career preparation without needing to seek those opportunities elsewhere. This is a material expansion of what students can access without leaving the district. The more sweeping change is a major bond issue approved by voters in late 2023. The bond will fund construction of three entirely new buildings: a K-2 building and a middle school both scheduled to open in 2027, and a new high school in 2028. This represents one of the largest school construction bonds in Ohio and will reshape the physical infrastructure students use for decades, though it carries a substantial and long-term tax obligation for the community.

The housing market in the Bedford City area shows modest home values and rents. Affordability is reasonable compared to national benchmarks, with mortgage costs and rent-to-income ratios both within manageable range for middle-income families. Housing demand and supply scores are roughly balanced in the county market. The market has seen slight appreciation year-over-year.

A parent or resident weighing Bedford City should understand that they are choosing a district currently operating well below county and state academic benchmarks, particularly in the fundamentals of math and reading. Attendance patterns suggest this is an environment where families will need to be attentive to school engagement and presence. At the same time, the district is making concrete investments: new buildings, restored career pathways, and elevated per-pupil spending. Families considering the district should weigh whether they see value in these forward-looking changes and whether the current academic profile aligns with their expectations and support capacity.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,847

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 80%

White 7%

Asian 0%

Two+ 7%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

44%

—

Gr 4

36%

—

Gr 5

51%

—

Gr 6

28%

—

Gr 7

41%

—

Gr 8

33%

—

Gr 38

39%

—

Math

Gr 3

43%

—

Gr 4

46%

—

Gr 5

32%

—

Gr 6

20%

—

Gr 7

28%

—

Gr 8

10%

—

Gr 38

30%

—

Science

Gr 5

54%

—

Gr 8

31%

—

Gr 38

42%

—

Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

Bedford High School

Carylwood Intermediate School

Central Primary School

Glendale Primary School

Heskett Middle School

Columbus Intermediate School

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Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

30%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

39%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

42%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$181,320

Year-over-year change+5.3%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$104K to $182K

vs. state typical0.74x

vs. national typical0.49x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
44146	Bedford	$182K	+5.3%	99.2%
44128	Warrensville Heights	$104K	+2.4%	0.8%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,065/mo

Year-over-year change+5.6%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,062 to $1,381/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
44146	Bedford	$1,062	+5.6%	99.2%
44128	Warrensville Heights	$1,381	+9.0%	0.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$915/mo

Home price / national median income2.2x

Annual rent / national median income15.3%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$150/mo

Market Activity: Cuyahoga County

Median listing price$225,000

Median listing price YoY-3.0%

Median price per sq ft$143

Median price per sq ft YoY+1.4%

Median days on market40.5 days

Median days on market YoY+5.2%

Active listings1,999

Active listings YoY+5.6%

New listings1,680

New listings YoY+6.6%

Pending listings1,861

Pending listings YoY+5.2%

Hotness: median listing price$212,450

Hotness: median listing price YoY-4.5%

Supply score76.9

Supply score YoY+1.2%

Demand score76.9

Demand score YoY+1.1%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$244,844 (+3.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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