Very Good
#342 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 27% in state
Bowling Green Junior High
Middle School · Bowling Green Independent · Bowling Green, KY
A Bowling Green Independent middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
900 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104
- Math 46% proficient (2025)
- Reading 50% proficient (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bowling Green Junior High score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bowling Green Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,162/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bowling Green), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,975
Median home value
$282,600
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry F. Moss Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Legacy Christian Academy of Bowling GreenPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Childrens Crisis Stabilization UnitEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Jackson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 3.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bowling Green Independent
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,279NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowling Green Junior High is listed in Bowling Green Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowling Green Junior High
Bowling Green Junior High is a public middle school in Bowling Green, KY, part of Bowling Green Independent, serving approximately 971 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #342 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowling Green Junior High
What grades does Bowling Green Junior High serve?
Bowling Green Junior High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bowling Green Junior High?
Bowling Green Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 971 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Junior High is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowling Green Junior High rank in KY?
Bowling Green Junior High ranks #342 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Bowling Green Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowling Green Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bowling Green Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowling Green Junior High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bowling Green Junior High a charter school?
No, Bowling Green Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowling Green Junior High a Title I school?
No, Bowling Green Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowling Green Junior High?
64.0% of students at Bowling Green Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 971
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (270) 746-2290
- Area population (ZIP 42104)
- 41,273
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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