Brackett vs. John A Bishop
Should you attend Brackett 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.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brackett over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at John A Bishop over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brackett.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brackett.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John A Bishop.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John A Bishop.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brackett over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John A Bishop over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brackett 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brackett, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![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.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 20% in MA)
(Top 5% in MA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brackett 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.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
![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.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brackett 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.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![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.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brackett 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.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![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.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart displays the students of Brackett by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Brackett by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of John A Bishop by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of John A Bishop by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brackett, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brackett, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brackett, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brackett, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brackett, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Brackett, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brackett, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brackett, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Brackett ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
John A Bishop ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brackett ranks in the top 20% 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 68% (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).
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
423 students
391 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#238 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#57 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
60
Grade 1 Students
81
60
Grade 2 Students
51
68
Grade 3 Students
69
67
Grade 4 Students
64
64
Grade 5 Students
98
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
11%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
67%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
13%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
