Middle Schools in Owen County

There is only one middle school located in Owen County, Kentucky - Maurice Bowling Middle School. This public school serves grades 5-8 and has a total enrollment of 484 students.

Maurice Bowling Middle School is ranked 283 out of 324 Kentucky middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 15% to 31% in mathematics and 25% to 38% in reading. The school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 62.19% in the 2022-2023 school year.

The data suggests that Maurice Bowling Middle School is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, with significant academic performance concerns and potential socioeconomic challenges. The school's relatively high per-student spending of $10,926 raises questions about resource allocation and whether funds are being used effectively to support student learning. While the school's low student-teacher ratio of 14.8 could be a positive factor, the overall academic performance suggests that there may be other factors, such as teacher quality or professional development, that are impacting the school's effectiveness.