Excellent
#614 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 7% in state
Bishop Pri
Elementary School · Bishop CISD · Bishop, TX
A Bishop CISD elementary school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
705 W MAIN ST, Bishop, TX 78343
- Math 85% proficient (2013)
- Reading 85% proficient (2013)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bishop Pri score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2010, to 85% in 2013, across a 5-year record (2009–2013).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
Based on 10 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bishop Pri sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average590/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bishop), 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
$62,516
Median home value
$108,500
Median rent
$781/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78343; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Petronila ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 98 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bishop CISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,962NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bishop Pri is listed in BISHOP CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bishop Pri
Bishop Pri is a public elementary school in Bishop, TX, part of Bishop CISD, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #614 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bishop Pri
What grades does Bishop Pri serve?
Bishop Pri serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Bishop Pri?
Bishop Pri has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Pri is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bishop Pri rank in TX?
Bishop Pri ranks #614 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bishop Pri's MySchoolScout rating?
Bishop Pri has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Bishop Pri?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bishop Pri has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Is Bishop Pri a charter school?
No, Bishop Pri is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bishop Pri a Title I school?
No, Bishop Pri is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bishop Pri?
74.1% of students at Bishop Pri qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Nueces County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (361) 584-2434
- Area population (ZIP 78343)
- 4,565
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 78343; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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