Serving 704 students in grades 7-8, Drakes Creek Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Drakes Creek Middle School serves the southeastern part of Bowling Green, KY, covering an attendance area of approximately 82 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 10.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Drakes Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Drakes Creek Middle School's student population of 704 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
704 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Drakes Creek Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drakes Creek Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 1250 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
17%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
59%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drakes Creek Middle School's ranking?
Drakes Creek Middle School is ranked #107 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Drakes Creek Middle School often compared to?
Drakes Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Warren Middle School, Bowling Green Junior High School, Greenwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Drakes Creek Middle School?
704 students attend Drakes Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Drakes Creek Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Drakes Creek Middle School?
Drakes Creek Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Drakes Creek Middle School offer ?
Drakes Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Drakes Creek Middle School part of?
Drakes Creek Middle School is part of Warren County School District.
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