Bishop Consolidated Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Bishop Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district
based in the town of Bishop
, in Nueces County, Texas
(USA
).
In addition to Bishop, the district also serves the city of Petronila
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in the town of Bishop
Bishop, Texas
Bishop is a city in Nueces County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,305 at the 2000 census, but decreased to 3,126 by 2009. Located on U.S...
, in Nueces County, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
).
In addition to Bishop, the district also serves the city of Petronila
Petronila, Texas
Petronila is a city in Nueces County, Texas, United States. The population was 83 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Petronila is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Schools
- Bishop High (Grades 9-12)
- Luehrs Junior High (Grades 7-8)
- Bishop Elementary (Grades 4-6)
- Petronila Elementary (Grades PK-5)
- Bishop Primary (Grades PK-3)