Summary:
The Bowling Green Independent school district in Kentucky has one middle school, Bowling Green Junior High, which serves grades 6-8. This middle school has demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking in the top third of Kentucky middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year.
Bowling Green Junior High has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years, indicating above-average performance. The school excels in several subject areas, with 8th grade math and editing/mechanics proficiency rates exceeding both the district and state averages. However, there may be room for improvement in reading and science proficiency, particularly in 8th grade reading and 7th grade science.
Despite serving a student population with a high free/reduced lunch rate of 64.59%, indicating significant economic challenges, Bowling Green Junior High has been able to achieve strong academic results. The school's per-student spending is relatively high, which may contribute to its performance. While the school's ranking has fluctuated in recent years, it remains a standout middle school within the Bowling Green Independent district and the state of Kentucky.
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