Bishop CISD School District

719 E Sixth St
Bishop, TX 78343-2708
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Bishop CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,463 students in Bishop CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Bishop CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,245 Schools
# Students
1,463 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bishop CISD School District, which is ranked #262 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#266 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
57%
44%
55%
51%
46%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%
(2022-23)
16.6%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
84%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
13%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,066 is higher than the state median of $15,448. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,532 is less than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,066
$15,448
Spending / Student
$16,532
$16,604

Best Bishop CISD School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petronila Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2391 County Rd 67
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 387-2834
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Bishop Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 S Fir
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3571
Gr: 3-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Bishop Primary
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
705 W Main St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2434
Gr: PK-2 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Lillion E Luehrs J High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
717 E Sixth St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3576
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Bishop High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Badger Ln
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2547
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bishop CISD School District?
Bishop CISD School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,463 students.
What is the rank of Bishop CISD School District?
Bishop CISD School District is ranked #262 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bishop CISD School District?
84% of Bishop CISD School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bishop CISD School District?
Bishop CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Bishop CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,532 is less than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,463 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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