Bowling Green Middle School

1079 Fairview Ave
Bowling Green, OH 43402

www.bgcs.k12.oh.us

589 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bowling Green Middle School, located at 1079 Fairview Avenue in Bowling Green, Ohio, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Bowling Green City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, providing a structured environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Bowling Green Middle School encourages student participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and various clubs, which help to create a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the broader district community, the school maintains a commitment to clear communication with families and utilizes its official website, http://www.bgcs.k12.oh.us, to provide updates on academic calendars, district policies, and community resources. Through its faculty and staff, the school strives to maintain an inclusive, supportive atmosphere that promotes lifelong learning and community engagement.

589

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bowling Green Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	442
Hispanic	82
Black	21
Asian	15
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	1

White
442 (75.0%)
Hispanic
82 (13.9%)
Two or More
28 (4.8%)
Black
21 (3.6%)
Asian
15 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bowling Green City School District
Phone:	(419)354-0200
Website:	http://www.bgcs.k12.oh.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 189

Grade 7 191

Grade 8 209