Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bishop Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bishop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bishop Elementary School's student population of 512 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bishop Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bishop Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#551 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
13%
12%
White
54%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bishop Elementary School's ranking?
Bishop Elementary School is ranked #551 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Bishop Elementary School often compared to?
Bishop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elton Hills Elementary School, Folwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bishop Elementary School?
512 students attend Bishop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bishop Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bishop Elementary School?
Bishop Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bishop Elementary School offer ?
Bishop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bishop Elementary School part of?
Bishop Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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