The Bedford School
5665 Milam Rd, Fairburn, GA, 30213-0302 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (770)774-8001
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The Bedford School will provide the appropriate intervention necessary for each learning-disabled child. The Bedford School will provide remediation and instruction in academic, physical, and social skills, supporting the families as they reinforce and enhance this growth. The Bedford School will provide opportunities for growth in the areas of responsibility, self-discipline and organization that will enable the learning- disabled student to become an independent learner and a contributing member of society. A learning disability is generally defined as a cognitive dysfunction, frequently hereditary, characterized by an inability to deal with written symbols, despite average or above-average intelligence, conventional instruction and socio-cultural opportunity. Some of the characteristics include short attention span, poor ability to organize, slowness in finishing work, and an impaired ability to concentrate. ...read more  

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The Bedford School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Georgia Accrediting Commission
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 1 - 9
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Learning Differences Supported Most learning differences supported
Year Founded 1985
County Fulton County, GA
Student Body
Total Students 131 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( GA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 34% 21%
Students by Grade
Grade 1 - 7 students
Grade 2 - 7 students
Grade 3 - 18 students
Grade 4 - 15 students
Grade 5 - 20 students
Grade 6 - 12 students
Grade 7 - 33 students
Grade 8 - 14 students
Grade 9 - 5 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
Average Class Size 10
This School ( GA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 1:11
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 176 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jun. 8 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,700
Headmaster Jeff James
Admissions Director Dr. Betsy Box
 
School Notes:
  • The Bedford School will provide the appropriate intervention necessary for each learning-disabled child. The Bedford School will provide remediation and instruction in academic, physical, and social skills, supporting the families as they reinforce and enhance this growth. The Bedford School will provide opportunities for growth in the areas of responsibility, self-discipline and organization that will enable the learning- disabled student to become an independent learner and a contributing member of society. A learning disability is generally defined as a cognitive dysfunction, frequently hereditary, characterized by an inability to deal with written symbols, despite average or above-average intelligence, conventional instruction and socio-cultural opportunity. Some of the characteristics include short attention span, poor ability to organize, slowness in finishing work, and an impaired ability to concentrate.
  • Profile last updated: 03/11/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 30213 )
School Zip ( 30213 ) ( GA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 14,813 people 8,185,503 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 24% 21%
Population Average Age 36 years old 33.4 years old
Average Household Size 2.9 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $49,449 $49,257
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6 rooms 5.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 29 years old 31 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (30213)



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