Serving 630 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 53% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). 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 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowling Green Middle School's student population of 630 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowling Green Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowling Green Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1798 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
5%
17%
White
78%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1798 out of 3,241 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, Otsego Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
630 students attend Bowling Green Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bowling Green Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowling Green Middle School?
Bowling Green Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to 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
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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