About This School
Howard W. Bishop Middle School is located in Gainesville, FL and is one of 23 middle schools in Alachua School District. It is a magnet school that serves 717 students in grades 6-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Howard W. Bishop Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Howard W. Bishop Middle School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Howard W. Bishop Middle School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Howard W. Bishop Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Howard W. Bishop Middle School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Howard W. Bishop Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Alachua District Spending
$8,966Per Pupil
The Alachua spends $8,966 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 40% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Alachua District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| St Patrick Interparish School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Sidney Lanier Center 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Alachua County Virtual School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Hoggetowne Middle School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Hospital Homebound School 1.5 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: FL Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Magnet School
- Grades 6-8
- Alachua School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Howard W. Bishop Middle School1901 NE 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
www.sbac.edu/~bms/
Florida Virtual Program
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Florida students.
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About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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TestRating
5 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 717
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Howard W. Bishop Middle School had 57% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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55%
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34%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
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2%
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17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Howard W. Bishop Middle School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About Gainesville, FL
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Gainesville | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,164 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 32 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 21% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.25 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 48% / 52% | 66%/33% |
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