Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John A Bishop ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: John A Bishop School serves a central area in Arlington, MA, covering approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, typically around 0.8 miles from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone extending up to 1.8 miles.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John A Bishop's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
375 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Average Class Size
22 students
School Rankings
John A Bishop ranks within the top 5% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John A Bishop is 0.52, 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
#57 out of 1626 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bishop Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John A Bishop's ranking?
John A Bishop is ranked #57 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John A Bishop often compared to?
John A Bishopis often viewed alongside schools like M Norcross Stratton, Thompson, Brackett by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John A Bishop?
375 students attend John A Bishop.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of John A Bishop students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John A Bishop?
John A Bishop has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John A Bishop part of?
John A Bishop is part of Arlington School District.
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