Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Howard W. Bishop Middle School serves 693 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Howard W. Bishop Middle School's student population of 693 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 693 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Howard W. Bishop Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Howard W. Bishop Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1626 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 33% |
| Black | 52% | 22% |
| White | 29% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alachua School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Howard W. Bishop Middle School is Resilience Charter School Inc (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gainesville Resilience Charter School Inc Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 87 students
0.1 miles
1717 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 226-8675 0.1 6-12 87 - Gainesville W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 257 students
0.4 miles
1250 Ne 18th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6713 0.4 K-5 257 - Gainesville Boulware Springs Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 164 students
0.5 miles
1303 Ne 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 215-2175 0.5 K-5 164 - Gainesville Genesis Preparatory School Charter School
Grades: K-3 | 63 students
0.8 miles
207 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 379-1188 0.8 K-3 63 - Gainesville Sidney Lanier Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 163 students
0.8 miles
312 Nw 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6841 0.8 K-12 163
School Reviews
| 5 I have been at this wonderful school for 3 years now( in the academy), and it has been such a wonderful experience for me. Their teachers genuinely care about you, even if they don't show it all the time. They support you in school activities as well as activities outside of school. Their Deans and guidance counselors are very helpful and there when you need them. There are many clubs to choose from and the extracurricular activities you can do are amazing! Not to mention that we have amazing coaches for our sports teams! I reccomend Howard Bishop Middle School over all the other middle schools in Alachua County. Go Hawks! - Posted by Student/Alumni - germa |
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