Bishop Cisd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Bishop Cisd

Bishop CISD is a small rural district in Nueces County, Texas, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. The district enrolls a student body that is predominantly Hispanic, with a smaller white population and very small numbers of Asian, Black, Native American, and multiracial students. The total enrollment spans all grade levels, with notably larger high school cohorts than elementary grades. Free-or-reduced-price lunch rates were not available in the data, so a parent may want to ask the district directly about the economic composition of the student body and available meal programs.

In state testing, Bishop CISD's proficiency results show uneven performance across subject areas and grade levels. In English language arts, students generally perform in the middle range, with fourth and sixth grade reaching moderately strong proficiency while third grade lags. In math, fourth grade stands out with notably higher proficiency, while fifth and eighth grades fall below half proficiency. Science is a soft spot: both fifth and eighth grades score in the low range, suggesting this subject warrants closer attention or investigation with the district. Social studies proficiency in eighth grade is similarly modest. Overall, the district sits in the top quartile among Nueces County's districts for proficiency index, meaning it outperforms most of its county peers, though this reflects a county-wide pattern rather than exceptional strength statewide. Chronic absenteeism in Bishop CISD is above the county median, a pattern worth exploring with school leadership.

The community itself is small. Housing is modestly priced, well below state and national medians, making homeownership accessible to working families. Rental costs are similarly low relative to median household income. The bond election in May 2024 shows community investment in the district: Proposition A, which funds safety upgrades, classroom improvements, bus replacement, and facility repairs, passed narrowly, while a second proposition focused on athletic facility expansion was defeated. The bond includes funding for the Badger Student Performance Center, the district's first indoor athletic facility, designed as a multi-use space for all students. Because of state homestead exemptions and a local tax discount the district offers, the property tax impact on homeowners is modest.

The district operates five schools: a primary school for early grades, two elementary schools, one junior high, and one high school. A special education facility is also listed but inactive. State testing data covers grades three through eight, with no reported results for high school, which is typical when high school completion comes through graduation rather than proficiency testing. Graduation rate data was not provided, so a parent should request that information from the district directly. Program offerings, course access details, and staff numbers were not available in the data provided.

For families considering Bishop CISD, the picture is a mid-sized rural district with moderate academic performance relative to its county, modest housing costs, recent infrastructure investment, and a community that has shown willingness to fund school improvements. The science curriculum shows a visible need for support or intervention, and a new parent would reasonably want to discuss with the school what approaches are in place to strengthen that area. The low chronic absenteeism relative to the county midpoint is a strength worth noting, though the detail is closer investigation.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,362

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 85%

Black 1%

White 13%

Asian 0%

Two+ 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

45%

53%

Gr 4

64%

90%

Gr 5

51%

77%

Gr 6

54%

83%

Gr 7

51%

76%

Gr 8

63%

67%

Math

Gr 3

48%

63%

Gr 4

75%

90%

Gr 5

40%

54%

Gr 6

48%

74%

Gr 7

54%

76%

Gr 8

48%

47%

Science

Gr 5

29%

44%

Gr 8

31%

35%

Social studies

Gr 8

31%

46%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

25%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

50%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

64%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

33%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

61%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

52%

Grade 3

81%

Grade 4

45%

Grade 5

60%

Grade 6

63%

Grade 7

48%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

47%

Grade 3

75%

Grade 4

61%

Grade 5

67%

Grade 6

61%

Grade 7

65%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

35%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

38%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$153,820

Year-over-year change-1.0%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$144K to $177K

vs. state typical0.51x

vs. national typical0.42x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
78343	Bishop	$144K	-1.9%	68.8%
78380		$174K	+1.9%	23.4%
78415	Corpus Christi	$177K	-2.2%	7.8%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,397/mo

Year-over-year change-0.3%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
78415	Corpus Christi	$1,397	-0.3%	7.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$776/mo

Home price / national median income1.8x

Annual rent / national median income20.0%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$620/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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