John A Bishop vs Thompson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John A Bishop
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students
Thompson
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
| Measure | John A Bishop Arlington, Massachusetts | Thompson Arlington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 1,009 | #199 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4490 of 50,301 | #5100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 375 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 69% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John A Bishop scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 79.8).
- •Thompson does better on math proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •John A Bishop does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.8).
- •Thompson is the larger school with 537 students compared with 375.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John A Bishop better than Thompson?
On the Success Index (US), John A Bishop ranks higher (80.9 vs 79.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John A Bishop and Thompson?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John A Bishop: 375. Thompson: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A Bishop and Thompson rank in Massachusetts?
John A Bishop is 186th of 1,009 and Thompson is 199th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).