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#1807 of 2,221 schools in MO

Bowling Green Middle

Middle School · Bowling Green R-i · Bowling Green, MO

A Bowling Green R-i middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

700 W ADAMS STREET, Bowling Green, MO 63334

  • Math 52% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 29% vs MO 43% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-7.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.3% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+2.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$12,383
Chronic Absenteeism17.4%

Students at Bowling Green Middle score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2025 MAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bowling Green Middle 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated717/100K

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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

$55,705

Median home value

$145,800

Median rent

$766/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

69.5%

Poverty rate

17.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lillian Schaper SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.4 mi13Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bowling Green R-i

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$12,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bowling Green Middle is listed in BOWLING GREEN R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bowling Green Middle

Bowling Green Middle is a public middle school in Bowling Green, MO, part of Bowling Green R-i, serving approximately 270 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,807 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bowling Green Middle

What grades does Bowling Green Middle serve?

Bowling Green Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Bowling Green Middle?

Bowling Green Middle has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Middle is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bowling Green Middle rank in MO?

Bowling Green Middle ranks #1,807 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Bowling Green Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Bowling Green Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowling Green Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bowling Green Middle a charter school?

No, Bowling Green Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bowling Green Middle a Title I school?

No, Bowling Green Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowling Green Middle?

46.7% of students at Bowling Green Middle 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
270
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pike County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.4%
Area population (ZIP 63334)
7,251
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
40.1
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 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 63334; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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