Summary:
The two elementary schools in zip code 78343, serving the Bishop, TX area, are Bishop Pri (Pre-K through 2nd grade) and Bishop Elementary (3rd through 5th grade), both part of the highly-rated Bishop Consolidated Independent School District, which holds a 5-star rating and ranks in the 91st percentile statewide.
While the district overall is a standout, the elementary schools show a mixed picture. Bishop Elementary has a notable strength in 4th-grade math, with proficiency rates of 80% and 84.81% in recent years—far exceeding the state average of around 49%. However, its state ranking has declined from the 79th to the 69th percentile over three years, and 3rd-grade math proficiency is a low 37.88%, creating a 47-point gap between grades. Reading scores are a relative strength, with 4th and 5th graders outperforming the state, but they lag behind the district average. Science is a clear weakness, with 5th-grade proficiency at just 34.62%. Bishop Pri serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (70.54% vs. 62.5%) and has a slightly larger student-teacher ratio (17.4:1 vs. 16:1), which may impact early learning foundations.
A key takeaway is the potential transition challenge between the two schools. Bishop Pri’s higher poverty rate and larger class sizes may leave students less prepared for 3rd grade, explaining the consistently low test scores at that level. Meanwhile, the district’s high ranking is likely driven by its middle and high schools, making the elementary schools the weaker link. For parents, Bishop Elementary offers exceptional math instruction in 4th grade but struggles with consistency, while Bishop Pri provides foundational support in a more economically diverse setting.
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