Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maude Bishop Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
25%
7%
White
40%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% KS state average).
How many students attend Maude Bishop Elementary School?
300 students attend Maude Bishop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Maude Bishop Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maude Bishop Elementary School?
Maude Bishop Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maude Bishop Elementary School offer ?
Maude Bishop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Maude Bishop Elementary School part of?
Maude Bishop Elementary School is part of Topeka Public Schools.
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