John A Bishop

25 Columbia Road
Arlington, MA 02474
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
John A Bishop serves 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
John A Bishop placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John A Bishop ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

John A Bishop's student population of 381 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

John A Bishop is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of John A Bishop is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
22%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
68%
57%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John A Bishop's ranking?
John A Bishop is ranked #217 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend John A Bishop?
381 students attend John A Bishop.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of John A Bishop students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John A Bishop?
John A Bishop has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John A Bishop offer ?
John A Bishop offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John A Bishop part of?
John A Bishop is part of Arlington School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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