Bishop Elementary School
Tel:
(408)522-8229
- Bishop Elementary School serves 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Bishop Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bishop Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 538 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bishop Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bishop Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4932 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 17% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sunnyvale School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bishop Elementary School is Summit Public School: Denali (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Columbia Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Columbia Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sunnyvale Columbia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 756 students
0.5 miles
739 Morse Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408)522-8247 0.5 6-8 756 - Sunnyvale Spark Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 180 students
0.6 miles
739 Morse Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94088
(408)306-5872 0.6 K-8 180 - Sunnyvale San Miguel Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 371 students
1.0 miles
777 San Miguel Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408)522-8279 1.0 K-5 371 - Sunnyvale Ellis Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 744 students
1.2 miles
550 E. Olive Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408)522-8260 1.2 K-5 744 - Sunnyvale Vargas Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 492 students
1.3 miles
1054 Carson Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408)522-8267 1.3 K-5 492
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