Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harriet Bishop Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harriet Bishop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Harriet Bishop Elementary School's student population of 550 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harriet Bishop Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harriet Bishop Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#991 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
36%
12%
Black
18%
12%
White
32%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harriet Bishop Elementary School's ranking?
Harriet Bishop Elementary School is ranked #991 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Harriet Bishop Elementary School often compared to?
Harriet Bishop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glendale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Harriet Bishop Elementary School?
550 students attend Harriet Bishop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Harriet Bishop Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harriet Bishop Elementary School?
Harriet Bishop Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harriet Bishop Elementary School offer ?
Harriet Bishop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harriet Bishop Elementary School part of?
Harriet Bishop Elementary School is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools School District.
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