Summary:
Owen County, Kentucky has only one middle school, Maurice Bowling Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has been declining in recent years, dropping from a 1-star rating in 2022-2023 to a 0-star rating in 2024-2025, and it is ranked 299 out of 320 Kentucky middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year.
Maurice Bowling Middle School's test scores are significantly below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 5th grade math proficiency rate was 17% compared to the state average of 43%. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (59.25% in 2023-2024), indicating a relatively low-income student population. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.2 in 2023-2024 is slightly higher than the state average.
While the school's per-student spending of $12,312 in 2023-2024 is slightly higher than the state average, it's unclear how these funds are being utilized to support student learning and achievement. Addressing the school's academic challenges will require a comprehensive approach that focuses on improving instructional quality, implementing targeted interventions, and ensuring that resources are effectively utilized to support student learning and achievement.
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