Serving 589 students in grades 6-8, Bowling Green Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowling Green Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Bowling Green, OH, encompassing approximately 123.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from any point within the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.7 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowling Green Middle School's student population of 589 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Bobcat Proud • Respectful • Responsible • Safe
School Rankings
Bowling Green Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowling Green Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1599 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Bobcat Proud • Respectful • Responsible • Safe
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowling Green Middle School's ranking?
Bowling Green Middle School is ranked #1599 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Bowling Green Middle School often compared to?
Bowling Green Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perrysburg Junior High School, Elmwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Bowling Green Middle School?
589 students attend Bowling Green Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bowling Green Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowling Green Middle School?
Bowling Green Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bowling Green Middle School offer ?
Bowling Green Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowling Green Middle School part of?
Bowling Green Middle School is part of Bowling Green City School District.
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