Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School's student population of 408 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating Future Designers
School Rankings
Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#868 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School's ranking?
Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School is ranked #868 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School often compared to?
Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School?
408 students attend Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School?
Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School offer ?
Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School part of?
Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School located?
Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School is located in the Quinnipiac Meadows neighborhood of New Haven, CT. There are 1 other public schools located in Quinnipiac Meadows.
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