Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bishop Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Bishop Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bishop Elementary School ranks within the bottom 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 0.66, 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
#6599 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bishop Elementary School's ranking?
Bishop Elementary School is ranked #6599 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bishop Elementary School often compared to?
Bishop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Chase Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bishop Elementary School?
377 students attend Bishop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bishop Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bishop Elementary School?
Bishop Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 Sunnyvale School District.
In what neighborhood is Bishop Elementary School located?
Bishop Elementary School is located in the Lowlanders neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Student's First Day (TK-8)
August 19, 2024 (Monday)
Students' Last Day
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
Students' Last Day (TK-8) (11:20 Dimissal)
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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