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Bowling Green R-I


At a glance
190thof 367 Missouri districts▼ 73
Better than 48% of Missouri districts
700 W. Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334-0005
·(573) 324-5441·All Missouri district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 48.2% of districts
5
Schools
1,243
Students
Top rankedBowling Green Elementary280th of 900 Missouri elementary schools
Biggest riser
Bowling Green Elementary up 32 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Bowling Green Middle 11.6 students per teacher
Summary:

The Bowling Green R-I school district in Missouri consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves students from the Bowling Green area and surrounding communities.

Bowling Green Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 35% of Missouri elementary schools and outperforming the district and state in several academic areas, particularly in 3rd-5th grade math and English Language Arts. However, the school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 48.39%, indicating a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students. Bowling Green Middle excels in 7th grade math but struggles in 8th grade math and science, suggesting a need to focus on improving performance in these areas.

Frankford Elementary has a remarkable history, achieving a 5-star rating in 2020-2021 and consistently ranking in the top 32% of Missouri elementary schools. However, its current 3-star rating and high free/reduced lunch rate of 51.28% indicate potential challenges that may need to be addressed. Bowling Green High underperforms the district and state in several end-of-course exams, suggesting a need for improvement in these areas. Overall, the Bowling Green R-I school district has a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with Bowling Green Elementary standing out as the district's strongest performer.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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