- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bowling Green, OH
Bowling Green Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bowling Green Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390436300186
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowling Green Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowling Green Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Bowling Green, OH.
School address
District: Bowling Green City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390436300186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Bowling Green Middle School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 390436300186 · Bowling Green, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 15.5:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowling Green High School (799 students)
Bowling Green Middle School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bowling Green Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green High School
799 students
- This school
Bowling Green Middle School
589 students
- Conneaut Eleme
Conneaut Elementary School
414 students
- Crim Elementar
Crim Elementary School
344 students
- Kenwood Elemen 293
Kenwood Elementary School
293 students
- Bowling Green 98
Bowling Green Preschool
98 students
What this shows Bowling Green Middle School reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowling Green Middle School compares
Bowling Green Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Ohio - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,664
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Bowling Green Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bowling Green City School District reports $14,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowling Green Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conneaut Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crim Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowling Green Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools in Bowling Green
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowling Green Middle School
How many students attend Bowling Green Middle School?
Bowling Green Middle School has 589 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bowling Green, OH. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowling Green Middle School?
26.7% of students at Bowling Green Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowling Green Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bowling Green Middle School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowling Green Middle School?
Bowling Green Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bowling Green Middle School rank among public schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Bowling Green, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bowling Green on the city page.
What other schools are in Bowling Green City School District?
Besides Bowling Green Middle School, Bowling Green City School District also operates Bowling Green High School (799 students), Conneaut Elementary School (414 students), and Crim Elementary School (344 students). See the Bowling Green City School District district page for the complete list.