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Thompson vs. John A Bishop

Should you attend Thompson or John A Bishop? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Thompson
187 Everett Street
Arlington, MA 02474
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
John A Bishop
25 Columbia Road
Arlington, MA 02474
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Thompson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

John A Bishop ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thompson ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John A Bishop ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
522 students
391 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thompson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John A Bishop over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thompson.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John A Bishop.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thompson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John A Bishop over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thompson with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John A Bishop with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#330 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#57 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thompson, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John A Bishop, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in MA)
80-84%
(Top 5% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thompson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John A Bishop who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thompson who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John A Bishop who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thompson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John A Bishop who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thompson by grade.
This chart displays the students of John A Bishop by grade.
Kindergarten Students
86
60
Grade 1 Students
91
60
Grade 2 Students
97
68
Grade 3 Students
86
67
Grade 4 Students
86
64
Grade 5 Students
76
72
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thompson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John A Bishop, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thompson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John A Bishop, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thompson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John A Bishop, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thompson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John A Bishop, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thompson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John A Bishop, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thompson, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John A Bishop, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thompson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John A Bishop, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thompson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John A Bishop, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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