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6.9avg / 10

Bishop Unified School District

School District · Bishop, California

Students: 1,933
Teachers (FTE): 107

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

6

1 elem, 1 mid, 4 high

Enrollment

1,933

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.1:1

How this district compares

California rank

#152 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,865

$782 vs California median

District size

1,933 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Bishop Unified ranks #152 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Bishop Unified's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bishop Union High (7.6/10), Home Street Middle (7.4/10), and Bishop Elementary (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Home Street Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +4.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bishop Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Bishop Unified

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Bishop Union High7.6 / 10
2Home Street Middle7.4 / 10
3Bishop Elementary5.8 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Bishop Unified

Bishop Unified is a Bishop, California school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 1,933 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. District-level spending was $16,865 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Bishop Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bishop Union High, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Bishop Unified students show an average math proficiency of 35.3% and ELA proficiency of 41.1%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Bishop Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency35.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency41.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Bishop Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Bishop
Total Enrollment
1,933
Teachers (FTE)
107
District spending per student
$16,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bishop Unified?

Bishop Unified has 6 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bishop Unified?

The average composite rating for Bishop Unified is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Bishop Unified?

Bishop Unified's district-level spending was $16,865 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bishop Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bishop Unified is 18.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bishop Unified?

Bishop Union High is the highest-rated school in Bishop Unified with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Bishop Unified?

Across schools in Bishop Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bishop Unified compare to other districts in California?

Bishop Unified has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
35.3%
ELA Proficiency
41.1%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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