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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,410 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 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,410 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Bishop CISD School District, which is ranked #308 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#304 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Bishop CISD  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bishop CISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bishop CISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bishop CISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Bishop CISD  School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,211 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
86%
53%
# Black Students
11 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
172 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
12%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
46
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
67
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
137
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,692 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,268 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Bishop CISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Bishop CISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,692
$13,417
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Bishop CISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,268
$14,148
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Bishop CISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bishop CISD School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petronila Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2391 County Rd 67
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 387-2834
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Bishop Primary
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
705 W Main St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2434
Grades: PK-2
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Lillion E Luehrs J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
717 E Sixth St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3576
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Bishop Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 S Fir
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3571
Grades: 3-5
| 233 students
Rank: #55.
Bishop High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Badger Ln
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2547
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bishop CISD School District?
Bishop CISD School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,410 students.
What is the rank of Bishop CISD School District?
Bishop CISD School District is ranked #308 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bishop CISD School District?
86% of Bishop CISD School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 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 13:1, 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 $14,268 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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