Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bishop Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bishop Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bishop Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bishop Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6599 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
60%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bishop Elementary School's ranking?
Bishop Elementary School is ranked #6599 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bishop Elementary School often compared to?
Bishop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Chase Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bishop Elementary School?
452 students attend Bishop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bishop Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bishop Elementary School?
Bishop Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bishop Elementary School offer ?
Bishop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bishop Elementary School part of?
Bishop Elementary School is part of Sunnyvale School District.
In what neighborhood is Bishop Elementary School located?
Bishop Elementary School is located in the Lowlanders neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Students' Last Day
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
Students' Last Day (TK-8) (11:20 Dimissal)
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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