The top reported proficiency rate is 67% in Math. The lowest is 49% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on South Warren Middle School
SouthWarren Middle School serves seventh and eighth graders in the Warren County school district, on the south side of Bowling Green. It is a regular public school, and with about that size of enrollment for a two-grade middle school, it is one of the larger middle schools in the county. A substantial portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a mix of economic backgrounds. The student body is predominantly white, with a notable Asian American population and smaller shares of Black, Hispanic, multiracial, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students.
Academically, South Warren Middle turned in strong results on the Kentucky Summative Assessment. In math, a solid majority of seventh graders scored proficient or above, and eighth graders did even better. Reading proficiency was also solid, with roughly three-fifths of students in each grade meeting the standard. Science, tested only in seventh grade, showed a lower proficiency rate, with about half of students reaching the bar. Social studies, tested in eighth grade, matched the reading proficiency level. Relative to other districts in Warren County, the school’s overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades placed it in the top quartile, meaning it performed among the highest in the county for its grade band.
State testing data for special populations such as students with disabilities and English learners was not reported for this school, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how those groups are performing. No information was available on discipline, attendance, or staff qualifications, which are other areas a family might wish to explore.
The school’s zip code area shows home values that are above the typical Kentucky home, yet still below the national benchmark. Rents in the area have seen a slight year-over-year decline, and affordability metrics suggest that homeownership carries a moderate cost relative to local incomes. The housing market in this part of Warren County reflects the broader growth of Bowling Green.
Bowling Green itself is a mid-sized city with a mix of manufacturing, university life, and suburban residential neighborhoods. Western Kentucky University is a major employer and shapes the local culture, while General Motors’ Bowling Green Assembly Plant, Fruit of the Loom’s headquarters, and other manufacturers provide a strong industrial base. The city has experienced sustained population growth and active annexation in recent years, and it continues to rebuild and develop after destructive tornadoes struck in late 2021. The school sits within the Warren County district, which serves both the suburban outskirts of Bowling Green and the surrounding rural areas, giving South Warren Middle a largely suburban character.
South Warren Middle does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. No data was available on course offerings, advanced programs, or extracurriculars. A family considering this school will want to visit or contact the school to learn more about the specific programs, electives, and support services available to seventh and eighth graders. On the academic side, the school’s test results place it as a strong performer within the county, particularly in math and reading, while science is an area where the school may want to continue focusing.
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