Bishop Elementary School
Bishop Elementary School serves 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bishop Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bishop Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Bishop Elementary School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 502 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bishop Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bishop Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #222 out of 1793 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 10% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 8% | 11% |
| White | 72% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rochester Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bishop Elementary School is Rosa Parks Charter High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Rochester Math And Science Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sunset Terrace Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rochester Rosa Parks Charter High School Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 72 students10
1.3 miles
2364 Valleyhigh Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-3325 1.3 9-12 72 - Rochester Sunset Terrace Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 60%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 691 students10
1.5 miles
1707 19th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3770 1.5 PK-5 691 - Rochester Rochester Math And Science Academy Charter School
Math: 33% | Reading: 35%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 327 students10
1.7 miles
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 252-5995 1.7 K-8 327 - Rochester John Marshall Senior High School Math: 42% | Reading: 54%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 1,727 student10
1.8 miles
1510 14th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5400 1.8 8-12 1,727 - Rochester Folwell Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 365 students10
1.9 miles
603 15th Ave Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3220 1.9 PK-5 365
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