Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 78343, all part of the highly-rated Bishop Consolidated Independent School District, serve approximately 1,353 students in Bishop, Texas, from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, with the district earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 91st percentile among Texas districts.
Bishop High School stands out as the academic powerhouse, ranking in the 85th percentile of Texas high schools with a stellar 98% graduation rate and a minuscule 0.4% dropout rate, significantly outperforming state averages in every STAAR subject, especially Biology and U.S. History. Lillion E Luehrs J H is the math and acceleration champion, with nearly 98% of its 8th graders proficient in Algebra I—a massive outlier compared to the state average of 54%. Bishop Elementary shows some inconsistency, with its state ranking dropping to the 69th percentile, but it boasts a standout 4th-grade math program where 84.81% of students are proficient, nearly double the state average. Bishop Pri, serving the youngest students, has the highest economic disadvantage rate at 70.54% and the largest student-to-teacher ratio in the district at 17.4:1.
A key strength is the district's "Algebra I pipeline," where the middle school's exceptional math performance feeds into the high school's strong Algebra I scores, giving students a competitive edge for STEM tracks. However, a notable weakness is a dip in 3rd-grade reading at Bishop Elementary, where only 45.45% of students are proficient, below the state average, and science scores across the district are a consistent challenge, with only 33% of 8th graders proficient. Overall, the district shows a positive trend, with Bishop High School improving its state ranking over the last three years, making this a strong choice for families seeking a high-performing, cohesive school system.
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