Serving 437 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 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 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#865 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
55%
29%
Black
33%
13%
White
7%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #865 out of 940 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School?
437 students attend Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 14:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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.
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