Bishop Elementary

Summary:

Bishop Elementary is a public elementary school in Rochester, Minnesota, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population and strong academic performance, Bishop Elementary stands out as a top-performing school in the Rochester Public School District.

One of the key factors that sets Bishop Elementary apart is its racial diversity, with a student body that is 53.71% White, 13.48% African American, 11.52% Hispanic, and 14.26% Asian. This diversity is higher than nearby schools like Hoover Elementary and Bamber Valley Elementary. Academically, Bishop Elementary has shown strong performance, with higher proficiency rates in MCA-III Math and Reading compared to the district and state averages. The school has also maintained a 3 or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating above-average performance.

While Bishop Elementary's diversity and academic achievements are impressive, the school has faced some challenges in recent years. The racial makeup of the student body has shifted, with the percentage of White students increasing and the percentage of African American and Hispanic students decreasing. Additionally, the school's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the past decade, suggesting that its performance may be influenced by factors that can change over time. When compared to other schools in the district, Bishop Elementary generally outperforms some, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Jefferson Elementary and Washington District-Wide Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 406 36th Ave NW
       Rochester, MN  55901-8888


(507) 328-3100

District: Rochester Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
353rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,598 Help


Students who attend Bishop Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John Adams Middle
High:    John Marshall Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  512

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.7%
Asian:
14.3%
African American:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bishop Elementary ranks better than 59.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 8th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bishop Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.7%), Asian (14.3%), African American (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bishop Elementary is 14.7, which is the 7th best among 16 elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bishop Elementary is $12,598, which is the 6th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bishop Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bishop Elementary 353rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Bishop Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rochester Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Public School District 205th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bishop Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bishop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.99 291st 674 56.8%
2004 73.46 144th 676 78.7%
2005 66.00 224th 685 67.3%
2006 68.43 214th 756 71.7%
2007 64.90 273rd 777 64.9%
2008 69.21 216th 781 72.3%
2009 77.47 70th 434 83.9%
2010 73.94 159th 803 80.2%
2011 68.67 247th 814 69.7%
2012 74.11 170th 820 79.3%
2013 58.79 390th 824 52.7%
2014 76.28 151st 826 81.7%
2015 67.53 287th 840 65.8%
2016 77.51 155th 848 81.7%
2017 71.54 245th 853 71.3%
2018 74.92 189th 847 77.7%
2019 71.03 238th 870 72.6%
2021 58.42 400th 869 54.0%
2022 54.13 446th 858 48.0%
2024 61.69 353rd 881 59.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bishop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.26 14th 303 95.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bishop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.27 212th 463 54.2%
2019 65.68 153rd 515 70.3%
2021 54.42 176th 417 57.8%
2022 42.23 308th 500 38.4%
2024 52.64 242nd 572 57.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bishop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.47 365th 728 49.9%
2019 55.93 330th 740 55.4%
2021 59.96 261st 683 61.8%
2022 59.69 256th 663 61.4%
2024 51.99 392nd 793 50.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Bishop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.30 148th 774 80.9%
2019 70.89 218th 787 72.3%
2021 59.96 336th 783 57.1%
2022 44.02 501st 799 37.3%
2024 62.37 305th 809 62.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bishop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.69 245th 779 68.5%
2019 66.58 282nd 798 64.7%
2021 52.09 432nd 784 44.9%
2022 59.08 349th 808 56.8%
2024 57.45 378th 826 54.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bishop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.23 75th 134 44.0%
2022 46.59 62nd 131 52.7%
2024 63.54 53rd 154 65.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Bishop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.88 117th 227 48.5%
2022 46.64 144th 282 48.9%
2024 40.54 178th 310 42.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bishop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.10 20th 249 92.0%
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Rank History for White students at Bishop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.72 110th 712 84.6%
2019 61.36 266th 722 63.2%
2021 41.79 456th 710 35.8%
2022 53.09 348th 725 52.0%
2024 47.43 403rd 730 44.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bishop Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 449 5 31 5 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1995 336 14 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1996 336 14 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1997 416 30 38 21 2 n/a n/a 0 507
1998 411 43 51 21 4 n/a n/a 0 530
1999 400 41 54 26 4 n/a n/a 0 525
2000 410 24 58 19 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2001 405 12 49 14 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2002 394 19 58 10 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2003 394 19 58 10 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2004 395 24 43 11 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2005 390 36 40 6 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2006 380 33 44 5 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2007 388 45 53 13 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2008 403 38 60 23 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2009 373 41 59 24 2 n/a n/a 0 499
2010 342 40 53 16 2 n/a n/a 0 453
2011 340 54 52 19 2 1 9 0 477
2012 323 40 49 25 2 0 14 0 453
2013 324 34 42 21 2 2 20 0 445
2014 350 46 42 15 0 0 21 0 474
2015 337 37 37 16 0 0 27 0 454
2016 358 37 42 16 0 0 31 0 484
2017 379 37 51 17 2 0 36 0 522
2018 361 38 50 17 2 0 34 0 502
2019 340 36 41 11 1 0 25 0 454
2020 292 33 49 21 0 0 28 0 423
2021 282 47 50 21 1 0 30 0 431
2022 298 53 48 27 1 0 22 0 449
2023 275 69 73 59 0 0 36 0 512

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bishop Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 490 23.5 20.9 12.7
1995 374 19.7 19.0 14.4
1996 374 19.7 19.0 14.4
1997 507 23.7 21.4 20.1
1998 530 n/a 0.0 25.7
1999 525 28.6 18.4 25.1
2000 513 31.4 16.3 23.4
2001 480 30.3 15.8 17.9
2002 481 25.0 19.2 18.7
2003 481 25.0 19.2 18.7
2004 473 25.0 18.9 16.1
2005 473 24.2 19.5 19.9
2006 462 25.0 18.5 19.9
2007 499 25.2 19.8 19.4
2008 524 25.1 20.9 25
2009 499 25.1 19.9 23.6
2010 453 21.6 20.9 26.9
2011 477 20.8 22.9 28.1
2012 453 25.1 17.9 29.6
2013 445 26.3 16.9 31.5
2014 474 27.1 17.4 28.3
2015 454 28.0 16.2 29.3
2016 484 28.0 17.2 25.4
2017 522 31.2 16.7 25.7
2018 502 30.5 16.4 23.9
2019 454 29.8 15.2 24.4
2020 423 27.6 15.3 23.6
2021 431 26.7 16.1 24.8
2022 449 25.2 17.7 28.5
2023 512 34.6 14.7 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bishop Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 490 23.5 20.9 12.7
1995 374 19.7 19.0 14.4
1996 374 19.7 19.0 14.4
1997 507 23.7 21.4 20.1
1998 530 n/a 0.0 25.7
1999 525 28.6 18.4 25.1
2000 513 31.4 16.3 23.4
2001 480 30.3 15.8 17.9
2002 481 25.0 19.2 18.7
2003 481 25.0 19.2 18.7
2004 473 25.0 18.9 16.1
2005 473 24.2 19.5 19.9
2006 462 25.0 18.5 19.9
2007 499 25.2 19.8 19.4
2008 524 25.1 20.9 25
2009 499 25.1 19.9 23.6
2010 453 21.6 20.9 26.9
2011 477 20.8 22.9 28.1
2012 453 25.1 17.9 29.6
2013 445 26.3 16.9 31.5
2014 474 27.1 17.4 28.3
2015 454 28.0 16.2 29.3
2016 484 28.0 17.2 25.4
2017 522 31.2 16.7 25.7
2018 502 30.5 16.4 23.9
2019 454 29.8 15.2 24.4
2020 423 27.6 15.3 23.6
2021 431 26.7 16.1 24.8
2022 449 25.2 17.7 28.5
2023 512 34.6 14.7 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bishop Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,598

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bishop Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 238th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 446th of 858 Elementary schools
 24.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bishop Elementary)74.449.3
 25.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)64.556
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659
 6.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Bishop Elementary)7243.8
 28.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)54.947.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.648.1
 6.5%
4th Grade Math (Bishop Elementary)71.861.5
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)61.852.7
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.956.4
 7.5%
4th Grade Reading (Bishop Elementary)56.352.6
 3.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)52.448.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.449.6
 5.8%
5th Grade Math (Bishop Elementary)62.641
 21.6%
   5th Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)47.242.4
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5243.1
 9%
5th Grade Reading (Bishop Elementary)70.364.1
 6.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)62.359.7
 2.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.859.4
 6.4%
5th Grade Science (Bishop Elementary)60.443.6
 16.9%
   5th Grade Science (Rochester Public School District)44.946.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.950
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students454512
 12.8%
African American3669
 91.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4173
 78%
Hispanic1159
 436.4%
Pacific Islander00
White340275
 19.1%
Two or More Races2536
 44%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.4%41.2%
 16.8%


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Bishop Elementary ranks 353rd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Bishop Elementary are 54% White, 14% Asian, 13% African American, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 512 students attended Bishop Elementary.

Students who attend Bishop Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Adams Middle
High : John Marshall Senior High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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