Maurice Bowling Middle School

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Maurice Bowling Middle School is a public middle school located in Owenton, Kentucky, serving 484 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Owen County School District, which is ranked 146 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of the Owen County School District, Maurice Bowling Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 10 years. The school's academic performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female, male, white, and low-socioeconomic status students. Its test scores in mathematics and reading are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.19% to 65.17% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Gallatin County Middle School, Williamstown Junior High, and Grant County Middle School, also struggle with low academic performance, but they generally outperform Maurice Bowling Middle School in terms of test scores and state rankings. The school's persistent challenges in improving academic outcomes and addressing equity and inclusion issues, as well as potential budgetary concerns, suggest that a comprehensive approach is needed to support student success at Maurice Bowling Middle School.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 2380 Hwy 22 E
       Owenton, KY  40359


(502) 484-5701

District: Owen County

SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Students who attend Maurice Bowling Middle School usually attend:

High:    Owen County High School

Feeder schools for Maurice Bowling Middle School:

Elementary:    Owen County Elementary/Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  484

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Hispanic:
5.6%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Compare Details Maurice Bowling Middle School ranks worse than 87.3% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maurice Bowling Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maurice Bowling Middle School 283rd of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Maurice Bowling Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Owen County:

SchoolDigger ranks Owen County 146th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maurice Bowling Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Maurice Bowling Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 24.73 228th 284 19.7%
2008 35.15 201st 287 30.0%
2009 42.86 177th 289 38.8%
2010 32.63 220th 299 26.4%
2011 48.45 179th 304 41.1%
2012 38.40 210th 319 34.2%
2013 42.62 216th 335 35.5%
2014 44.32 202nd 335 39.7%
2015 43.27 206th 337 38.9%
2016 40.86 205th 331 38.1%
2017 33.60 240th 330 27.3%
2018 37.48 220th 322 31.7%
2019 35.50 238th 335 29.0%
2021 24.08 227th 282 19.5%
2022 16.78 284th 320 11.3%
2023 19.94 268th 327 18.0%
2024 17.53 283rd 324 12.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Maurice Bowling Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.82 221st 294 24.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maurice Bowling Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.13 234th 285 17.9%
2019 33.14 222nd 303 26.7%
2021 26.63 177th 224 21.0%
2022 15.75 280th 310 9.7%
2023 19.14 265th 309 14.2%
2024 16.93 277th 311 10.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Maurice Bowling Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.64 217th 290 25.2%
2019 32.88 227th 299 24.1%
2021 24.61 196th 233 15.9%
2022 17.19 263rd 299 12.0%
2023 24.36 235th 295 20.3%
2024 17.51 263rd 300 12.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Maurice Bowling Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.73 182nd 219 16.9%
2019 33.46 155th 226 31.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Maurice Bowling Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.42 200th 293 31.7%
2019 33.23 218th 303 28.1%
2021 20.47 188th 222 15.3%
2022 16.32 266th 304 12.5%
2023 17.31 271st 307 11.7%
2024 18.88 257th 304 15.5%
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Rank History for White students at Maurice Bowling Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.37 207th 253 18.2%
2019 27.88 209th 266 21.4%
2021 20.44 184th 213 13.6%
2022 13.98 290th 314 7.6%
2023 16.31 280th 320 12.5%
2024 12.73 288th 316 8.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Maurice Bowling Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 454 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1989 469 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1990 468 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1991 469 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1992 460 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1993 464 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 454 4 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1995 434 9 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1996 434 9 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1997 438 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1998 431 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 441
1999 406 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2000 420 8 0 1 1 n/a n/a 3 433
2001 429 4 1 2 1 n/a n/a 4 441
2002 495 3 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2003 495 3 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2004 481 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2005 448 2 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2006 430 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2007 445 3 2 8 0 n/a n/a 1 459
2008 414 4 1 8 0 n/a n/a 2 429
2009 395 3 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2010 392 2 1 17 1 n/a n/a 1 414
2011 408 3 1 15 1 0 1 0 429
2012 564 4 2 20 1 0 2 0 593
2013 545 2 1 20 0 0 1 0 569
2014 537 4 2 24 1 0 4 0 572
2015 545 3 3 29 1 0 5 0 586
2016 523 2 3 24 0 0 6 0 558
2017 513 0 3 18 0 0 9 0 543
2018 568 1 4 28 0 0 9 0 610
2019 545 1 3 27 0 0 12 0 588
2020 572 2 2 35 2 0 14 0 627
2021 533 3 2 32 0 0 10 0 580
2022 476 5 1 29 0 1 7 0 519
2023 446 3 1 27 0 0 7 0 484

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maurice Bowling Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 460 24.8 18.5 n/a
1989 473 24.8 19.0 n/a
1990 472 24.7 19.1 n/a
1991 476 22.6 21.0 n/a
1992 468 24.6 19.0 n/a
1993 473 23.1 20.5 n/a
1994 460 25.4 18.1 n/a
1995 445 26.7 16.7 n/a
1996 445 26.7 16.7 n/a
1997 450 26.2 17.2 34.2
1998 441 23.9 18.5 34.2
1999 413 23.3 17.7 47.2
2000 433 25.5 17.0 40.9
2001 441 23.3 18.9 44.4
2002 506 26.5 19.1 66.8
2003 506 26.5 19.1 66.8
2004 489 24.5 20.0 n/a
2005 459 25.0 18.4 n/a
2006 441 26.0 17.0 51.2
2007 459 27.0 17.0 48
2008 429 26.9 15.9 50.4
2009 408 24.5 16.7 59.3
2010 414 19.5 21.2 59.1
2011 429 23.0 18.6 56.6
2012 593 34.5 17.1 47.6
2013 569 30.5 18.6 45.2
2014 572 29.0 19.7 54.7
2015 586 30.0 19.5 53.9
2016 558 29.0 19.2 59.1
2017 543 29.3 18.5 58.2
2018 610 32.3 18.8 61.5
2019 588 35.3 16.6 60.7
2020 627 35.3 17.7 61.1
2021 580 36.3 15.9 65.2
2022 519 36.3 14.2 62.6
2023 484 32.5 14.8 62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maurice Bowling Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 460 24.8 18.5 n/a
1989 473 24.8 19.0 n/a
1990 472 24.7 19.1 n/a
1991 476 22.6 21.0 n/a
1992 468 24.6 19.0 n/a
1993 473 23.1 20.5 n/a
1994 460 25.4 18.1 n/a
1995 445 26.7 16.7 n/a
1996 445 26.7 16.7 n/a
1997 450 26.2 17.2 34.2
1998 441 23.9 18.5 34.2
1999 413 23.3 17.7 47.2
2000 433 25.5 17.0 40.9
2001 441 23.3 18.9 44.4
2002 506 26.5 19.1 66.8
2003 506 26.5 19.1 66.8
2004 489 24.5 20.0 n/a
2005 459 25.0 18.4 n/a
2006 441 26.0 17.0 51.2
2007 459 27.0 17.0 48
2008 429 26.9 15.9 50.4
2009 408 24.5 16.7 59.3
2010 414 19.5 21.2 59.1
2011 429 23.0 18.6 56.6
2012 593 34.5 17.1 47.6
2013 569 30.5 18.6 45.2
2014 572 29.0 19.7 54.7
2015 586 30.0 19.5 53.9
2016 558 29.0 19.2 59.1
2017 543 29.3 18.5 58.2
2018 610 32.3 18.8 61.5
2019 588 35.3 16.6 60.7
2020 627 35.3 17.7 61.1
2021 580 36.3 15.9 65.2
2022 519 36.3 14.2 62.6
2023 484 32.5 14.8 62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Maurice Bowling Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $731 (3.3%) $101 (0.5%) $832 (3.7%) $13,254 (59.2%) $2,837 (12.7%) $16,091 (71.9%) $22,387
2019 $480 (4.4%) $72 (0.7%) $552 (5.1%) $7,653 (70.0%) $1,963 (18.0%) $9,616 (88.0%) $10,926
2020 $520 (4.9%) $51 (0.5%) $571 (5.3%) $6,967 (65.2%) $1,854 (17.3%) $8,821 (82.5%) $10,687
2021 $705 (6.1%) $452 (3.9%) $1,157 (10.0%) $7,194 (62.5%) $1,793 (15.6%) $8,987 (78.1%) $11,513
2022 $1,800 (11.8%) $886 (5.8%) $2,686 (17.6%) $8,047 (52.7%) $2,321 (15.2%) $10,368 (67.9%) $15,277

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maurice Bowling Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 238th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 268th of 327 Middle schools
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students588484
 17.7%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic2727
Pacific Islander00
White545446
 18.2%
Two or More Races127
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.7%62.2%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Maurice Bowling Middle School

Students who attend Maurice Bowling Middle School usually go on to attend Owen County High School

Maurice Bowling Middle School ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Kentucky middle schools.

Students at Maurice Bowling Middle School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 484 students attended Maurice Bowling Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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