HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the ALACHUA school district, located in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 693 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Gainesville, Florida, operates as a public school within the Alachua County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to prepare students for the academic and social demands of high school. The school’s curriculum emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while also offering various elective opportunities to foster student interests and skill development.
Beyond academics, HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL strives to cultivate a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and personal growth. As part of the broader Alachua County school system, the institution utilizes the district’s resources and educational standards to monitor student progress and maintain high expectations. The school’s physical presence on NE 9th Street serves as a hub for its diverse student body, fostering collaboration among faculty, parents, and the community to ensure a well-rounded middle school experience.
For more information, contact HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL at (352) 955-6701 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GAINESVILLE, FL 32609-3736
(352) 955-6701
http://www.sbac.edu/pages/ACPS
HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 693 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- ALACHUA
- Total Students:
- 693
- Teachers:
- 41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 693 students
- Black or African American
- 51.9%
- White
- 29.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Asian
- 5.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.