Serving 866 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bishop Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 866 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bishop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bishop Elementary School's student population of 866 students has grown by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 181% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
866 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Bishop Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bishop Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4463 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bishop Elementary School's ranking?
Bishop Elementary School is ranked #4463 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bishop Elementary School often compared to?
Bishop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Pine Elementary School, Round Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bishop Elementary School?
866 students attend Bishop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bishop Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bishop Elementary School?
Bishop Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bishop Elementary School offer ?
Bishop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bishop Elementary School part of?
Bishop Elementary School is part of Bishop Unified School District.
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