Summary:
The 42101 zip code area of Bowling Green, Kentucky is home to 9 elementary schools, a mix of public schools in the Warren County and Bowling Green Independent school districts. These schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 51.65% to 99.17%.
Among the standout schools in the area are Rockfield Elementary, which ranks 306th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and has strong test scores, and Bristow Elementary, which ranks 370th in the state and also has impressive academic performance. The highest-performing school is W.R. McNeill Elementary, which ranks 124th in Kentucky and has the best overall test scores in the data set.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the schools, with 3rd grade math proficiency ranging from 19% at Warren Elementary to 51% at Rockfield Elementary, and 6th grade reading proficiency varying from 17% at Warren Elementary to 62% at Rockfield Elementary. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with all schools reporting rates around 25%. Addressing these inequities and supporting students and families facing economic challenges will be crucial priorities for these schools and districts.
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