Drakes Creek Middle School

704 Cypress Wood
Bowling Green, KY 42104
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Top 10%
Serving 733 students in grades 7-8, Drakes Creek Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 733 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Drakes Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Drakes Creek Middle School's student population of 733 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
733 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students

School Rankings

Drakes Creek Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drakes Creek Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#107 out of 1250 schools
(Top 10%)
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55%
38%
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63%
45%
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35%
22%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
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Asian
16%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
10%
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Black
9%
11%
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White
60%
72%
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Hawaiian
2%
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Gators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drakes Creek Middle School's ranking?
Drakes Creek Middle School is ranked #107 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Drakes Creek Middle School often compared to?
Drakes Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowling Green Junior High School, South Warren Middle School, Greenwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Drakes Creek Middle School?
733 students attend Drakes Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Drakes Creek Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Drakes Creek Middle School?
Drakes Creek Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Drakes Creek Middle School offer ?
Drakes Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Drakes Creek Middle School part of?
Drakes Creek Middle School is part of Warren County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 733 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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