Serving 929 students in grades 6-8, Bowling Green Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 929 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowling Green Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bowling Green Junior High School's student population of 929 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
929 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowling Green Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowling Green Junior High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 1267 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
22%
11%
White
46%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowling Green Junior High School's ranking?
Bowling Green Junior High School is ranked #374 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bowling Green Junior High School often compared to?
Bowling Green Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Warren Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Bowling Green Junior High School?
929 students attend Bowling Green Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bowling Green Junior High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowling Green Junior High School?
Bowling Green Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bowling Green Junior High School offer ?
Bowling Green Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowling Green Junior High School part of?
Bowling Green Junior High School is part of Bowling Green Independent School District.
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