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Bowling Green R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,325 students in Bowling Green R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Bowling Green R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,325 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Bowling Green R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
19 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,151 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
87%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
80
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
100
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
87
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
117
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
92
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,875 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,306 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,447 MM

Spending
$16 MM
$12,401 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,875
$15,081

Spending / Student
$12,306
$13,908

Best Bowling Green R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowling Green Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 W Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Frankford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 School Street
Frankford, MO 63441
(573) 784-2550
Frankford, MO 63441
(573) 784-2550
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
Rank: #33.
Bowling Green Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2042
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2042
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
Bowling Green High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-5341
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-5341
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bowling Green R-I School District?
Bowling Green R-I School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,325 students.
What is the rank of Bowling Green R-I School District?
Bowling Green R-I School District is ranked #170 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bowling Green R-I School District?
87% of Bowling Green R-I School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bowling Green R-I School District?
Bowling Green R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Bowling Green R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,306 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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