Is South Warren Middle School a good school?

Yes! South Warren Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 7 th of 324 Kentucky middle schools.

How many students attend South Warren Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 783 students attended South Warren Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of South Warren Middle School?

Students at South Warren Middle School are 75% White, 12% Asian, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of South Warren Middle School attend?

Students who attend South Warren Middle School usually go on to attend South Warren High School

South Warren Middle School

Summary:

South Warren Middle School is a public middle school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving 772 students in grades 7-8 and part of the Warren County School District. This high-performing school has consistently ranked among the top 25 middle schools in Kentucky, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years.

South Warren Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the Warren County and Kentucky state averages in subjects like mathematics, reading, science, and more. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 59% of 7th-graders and 66% of 8th-graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 46% and 49% in the district, and 39% and 37% statewide, respectively. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, with rankings often in the top 10-30 among Kentucky middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Warren East Middle School and Drakes Creek Middle School also perform well, but Henry F. Moss Middle School lags behind. South Warren Middle School's success may be attributed to factors like its relatively lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and a higher per-student spending, which could indicate greater investment in educational resources and programs.

Detail:

Public 7-8

295 Rich Pond Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104

(270) 467-7510

District: Warren County

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,294

Students who attend South Warren Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Warren High School

Feeder schools for South Warren Middle School:

Elementary:	Jody Richards Elementary
	Plano Elementary
	Rich Pond Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 783

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.8%

Asian:

12.1%

African American:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Warren Middle School ranks better than 97.8% of middle schools in Kentucky. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Warren County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.42. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details South Warren Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Warren County School District. Racial makeup is: White (74.8%), Asian (12.1%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Warren County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Warren Middle School is 18.2, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Warren County School District! (See more...)

Compare South Warren Middle School employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Warren Middle School is $13,294, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Warren County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Warren Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Warren Middle School 7^th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See South Warren Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Warren County:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren County 75^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at South Warren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2012	79.66	34^th	319	89.3%
2013	86.47	20^th	335	94.0%
2014	84.96	20^th	335	94.0%
2015	86.47	22^nd	337	93.5%
2016	90.75	10^th	331	97.0%
2017	92.89	9^th	330	97.3%
2018	93.43	7^th	322	97.8%
2019	94.08	6^th	335	98.2%
2021	81.29	24^th	282	91.5%
2022	90.43	14^th	320	95.6%
2023	92.25	14^th	327	95.7%
2024	93.42	7^th	324	97.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Warren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	59.32	27^th	98	72.4%
2023	94.91	1^st	95	98.9%
2024	82.33	8^th	99	91.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Warren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	93.34	4^th	294	98.6%
2023	18.03	115^th	124	7.3%
2024	47.03	48^th	130	63.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Warren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	84.27	17^th	285	94.0%
2019	92.18	6^th	303	98.0%
2021	78.65	15^th	224	93.3%
2022	84.23	16^th	310	94.8%
2023	90.14	16^th	309	94.8%
2024	91.36	8^th	311	97.4%

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Rank History for Female students at South Warren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	93.43	4^th	290	98.6%
2019	93.87	3^rd	299	99.0%
2021	83.23	18^th	233	92.3%
2022	92.28	9^th	299	97.0%
2023	94.41	6^th	295	98.0%
2024	96.48	3^rd	300	99.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Warren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	41.67	100^th	219	54.3%
2019	69.09	39^th	226	82.7%
2022	22.23	102^nd	111	8.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Warren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	62.48	23^rd	63	63.5%
2019	57.35	30^th	62	51.6%

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Rank History for Male students at South Warren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	92.97	7^th	293	97.6%
2019	92.48	8^th	303	97.4%
2021	71.91	35^th	222	84.2%
2022	83.23	28^th	304	90.8%
2023	87.89	20^th	307	93.5%
2024	87.15	15^th	304	95.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at South Warren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	61.09	16^th	35	54.3%
2019	68.74	11^th	23	52.2%
2022	64.97	8^th	23	65.2%
2023	62.21	10^th	24	58.3%
2024	72.89	7^th	25	72.0%

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Rank History for African American students at South Warren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	64.48	26^th	96	72.9%
2019	97.80	2^nd	96	97.9%
2022	91.43	4^th	84	95.2%
2023	84.29	8^th	79	89.9%
2024	77.22	12^th	80	85.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Warren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	93.46	3^rd	116	97.4%
2019	90.41	6^th	120	95.0%
2022	73.79	19^th	120	84.2%
2023	76.02	19^th	119	84.0%

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Rank History for White students at South Warren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	92.55	10^th	253	96.0%
2019	92.34	10^th	266	96.2%
2021	76.45	31^st	213	85.4%
2022	87.95	22^nd	314	93.0%
2023	92.15	16^th	320	95.0%
2024	93.48	9^th	316	97.2%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Warren Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	445	17	7	12	0	2	14	497
2012	503	22	11	20	0	1	11	568
2013	510	21	18	20	1	1	10	581
2014	490	21	15	14	0	1	11	552
2015	494	20	15	26	0	1	16	572
2016	494	20	25	35	0	0	15	589
2017	508	23	28	33	0	0	16	608
2018	582	24	32	31	0	1	13	683
2019	599	27	49	34	1	1	20	731
2020	606	25	44	39	2	0	31	747
2021	562	29	54	45	0	2	28	720
2022	552	44	53	55	0	2	36	742
2023	574	46	66	43	0	3	40	772
2024	586	40	95	27	0	4	31	783

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 South Warren Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	497	27.0	18.4	25.4
2012	568	32.5	17.4	29.9
2013	581	33.1	17.5	29.1
2014	552	32.7	16.8	31.7
2015	572	33.0	17.3	32
2016	589	33.0	17.8	29.7
2017	608	32.9	18.4	28.9
2018	683	38.9	17.5	28.8
2019	731	37.8	19.3	35.7
2020	747	37.5	19.9	38.2
2021	720	38.2	18.8	43.2
2022	742	38.9	19.0	38.7
2023	772	42.0	18.3	41.6
2024	783	43.0	18.2	41.8

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 South Warren Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	497	27.0	18.4	25.4
2012	568	32.5	17.4	29.9
2013	581	33.1	17.5	29.1
2014	552	32.7	16.8	31.7
2015	572	33.0	17.3	32
2016	589	33.0	17.8	29.7
2017	608	32.9	18.4	28.9
2018	683	38.9	17.5	28.8
2019	731	37.8	19.3	35.7
2020	747	37.5	19.9	38.2
2021	720	38.2	18.8	43.2
2022	742	38.9	19.0	38.7
2023	772	42.0	18.3	41.6
2024	783	43.0	18.2	41.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Warren Middle School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$182 (1.6%)	$44 (0.4%)	$226 (1.9%)	$6,648 (57.1%)	$1,663 (14.3%)	$8,312 (71.3%)	$11,652
2019	$185 (1.7%)	$51 (0.5%)	$236 (2.2%)	$6,508 (60.3%)	$1,603 (14.8%)	$8,111 (75.1%)	$10,797
2020	$210 (1.9%)	$50 (0.5%)	$260 (2.4%)	$6,810 (62.7%)	$1,591 (14.6%)	$8,401 (77.4%)	$10,861
2021	$404 (3.5%)	$372 (3.3%)	$777 (6.8%)	$7,014 (61.4%)	$1,231 (10.8%)	$8,246 (72.2%)	$11,428
2022	$688 (5.2%)	$776 (5.8%)	$1,464 (11.0%)	$7,016 (52.8%)	$2,029 (15.3%)	$9,045 (68.0%)	$13,294

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Warren 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 6^th of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 14^th of 327 Middle schools	2.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	731	772	5.6%
African American	27	46	70.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	49	66	34.7%
Hispanic	34	43	26.5%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	599	574	4.2%
Two or More Races	20	40	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.7%	41.6%	5.9%

Schools Near South Warren Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)					KSA Reading (2024)					KSA Science (2024)		KSA Writing (2024)		KSA Social Studies (2024)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
South Warren Middle School	Public	7-8	295 Rich Pond Road	Bowling Green	42104	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 467-7510	783	43	18.2	41.8%	586 (74.8%)	40 (5.1%)	27 (3.4%)	95 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	31 (4.0%)	93.4	7^th of 324 public middle schools	97.8%		92.2	14^th of 327 public middle schools	95.7%	7				59.0	66.0				67.0	65.0		40.0		83.0		64.0		68.0	$13,294	$688	$776	$1,464	$7,016	$2,029	$9,045
Henry F. Moss Middle School	Public	7-8	2565 Russellville Rd	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 843-0166	588	37	15.9	89.1%	207 (35.2%)	141 (24.0%)	125 (21.3%)	65 (11.1%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.6%)	34 (5.8%)	18	280^th of 324 public middle schools	13.6%		21.7	264^th of 327 public middle schools	19.3%	16				20.0	23.0				32.0	28.0				43.0		27.0		33.0	$15,689	$1,298	$938	$2,236	$8,836	$2,266	$11,102
Bowling Green Junior High	Public	6-8	900 Campbell Ln	Bowling Green	42104	Warren County	Bowling Green Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 746-2290	971	60	16.1	64.0%	438 (45.1%)	211 (21.7%)	177 (18.2%)	52 (5.4%)	4 (0.4%)	15 (1.5%)	74 (7.6%)	58.6	113^th of 324 public middle schools	65.1%		61.5	108^th of 327 public middle schools	67.0%	5			45.0	45.0	55.0			48.0	49.0	46.0		32.0		46.0		37.0		52.0	$17,439	$1,298	$489	$1,787	$8,615	$2,325	$10,940
Drakes Creek Middle School	Public	7-8	704 Cypress Wood	Bowling Green	42104	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 843-0165	733	42	17.4	55.7%	443 (60.4%)	64 (8.7%)	60 (8.2%)	114 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.8%)	39 (5.3%)	92.5	10^th of 324 public middle schools	96.9%		93.2	13^th of 327 public middle schools	96.0%	3				57.0	60.0				70.0	60.0		42.0		83.0		57.0		70.0	$13,620	$944	$818	$1,762	$7,658	$1,909	$9,568
Franklin-Simpson Middle School	Public	6-8	322 S College St	Franklin	42134	Simpson County	Simpson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 586-4401	627	36	17.4	67.8%	460 (73.4%)	53 (8.5%)	49 (7.8%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.9%)	45.8	164^th of 324 public middle schools	49.4%		41.3	185^th of 327 public middle schools	43.4%	21			30.0	40.0	42.0			42.0	43.0	44.0		25.0		50.0		35.0		54.0	$12,792	$1,236	$537	$1,773	$7,877	$2,120	$9,997
Warren East Middle School	Public	7-8	7031 Louisville Rd	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 843-0181	523	33	15.9	59.8%	359 (68.6%)	59 (11.3%)	66 (12.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.5%)	51.8	144^th of 324 public middle schools	55.6%		66.5	82^nd of 327 public middle schools	74.9%	62				41.0	38.0				44.0	37.0				77.0		35.0		46.0	$15,249	$1,080	$1,149	$2,229	$8,278	$2,490	$10,768
James E Bazzell Middle School	Public	7-8	201 New Gallatin Rd	Scottsville	42164	Allen County	Allen County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 622-7140	464	28	16.4	67.0%	410 (88.4%)	8 (1.7%)	27 (5.8%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	35.4	214^th of 324 public middle schools	34.0%		49.7	154^th of 327 public middle schools	52.9%	60				39.0	37.0				40.0	37.0		19.0		49.0		29.0		37.0	$25,226	$2,212	$1,272	$3,484	$18,733	$3,707	$18,956
Allen County Intermediate Center	Public	4-6	720 Oliver St	Scottsville	42164	Allen County	Allen County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 618-8200	675	37	18.1	66.7%	618 (91.6%)	7 (1.0%)	33 (4.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.1%)								(n/a)	45.0	33.0	27.0			47.0	43.0	41.0			36.0		16.0		27.0		31.0		$23,362	$1,580	$1,282	$2,862	$17,318	$3,472	$17,928

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