Excellent
#60 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 3% in state
John a Bishop
Elementary School · Arlington · Arlington, MA
An Arlington elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25 Columbia Road, Arlington, MA 02474
- Math 71% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John a Bishop score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 74% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where John a Bishop sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Average490/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$139,199
Median home value
$887,000
Median rent
$2,157/mo
College educated
73.8%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02474; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Norcross StrattonEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| St Agnes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Lesley Ellis SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| St Raphael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arlington
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $20,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
John a Bishop is listed in Arlington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John a Bishop
John a Bishop is a public elementary school in Arlington, MA, part of Arlington, serving approximately 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John a Bishop
What grades does John a Bishop serve?
John a Bishop serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend John a Bishop?
John a Bishop has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John a Bishop?
The student-teacher ratio at John a Bishop is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John a Bishop rank in MA?
John a Bishop ranks #60 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John a Bishop's MySchoolScout rating?
John a Bishop has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John a Bishop?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John a Bishop has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John a Bishop a charter school?
No, John a Bishop is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John a Bishop a Title I school?
No, John a Bishop is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (781) 316-3791
- Area population (ZIP 02474)
- 28,283
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02474; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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