Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School

375 Glen Lily Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#936 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
30%
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20-24%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
39%
8%
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Black
25%
11%
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White
27%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School's ranking?
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School is ranked #936 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School?
406 students attend Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School?
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School offer ?
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School part of?
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School is part of Bowling Green Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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