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Drakes Creek Middle School

704 Cypress Wood Way, Bowling Green, KY, 42104

Top 25% School in Kentucky

Ranked 25 of 107 in Kentucky

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About Drakes Creek Middle School

Drakes Creek Middle School is a public middle school in the Warren County Public Schools district near Bowling Green, Kentucky. It serves students in grades 7–8. The school has about 730 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17:1, which helps keep academic instruction consistent. Drakes Creek Middle School focuses on core subjects, skills for college and careers, and structured ways for students to get involved. The student body is somewhat diverse, and the number of minority students is in line with the county's overall demographics. USA News says that 55% of students score at or above proficiency in math and 63% meet proficiency standards in English Language Arts. This shows that the school does better academically than many others. The amount of money spent per student is in line with the amount of money Warren County gives. The school is in a suburban area known for its stable neighborhoods and access to outdoor spaces. This makes it easier for the community to support the school. Drakes Creek Middle School is known for having good academic results, consistent class sizes, and a focused learning environment for middle school students, making it one of the best schools in Kentucky

Contact Information

Address

704 Cypress Wood Way, Bowling Green, KY, 42104

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Phone

(270) 843-0165

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 63%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 63% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
733
Total Students
$57750
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 25 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Drakes Creek Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:25 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60.44%
Asian 15.55%
Hispanic 8.19%
Black 8.73%
Two+ Races 5.32%
Native Am. 0%
White
60.44%
Asian
15.55%
Hispanic
8.19%
Black
8.73%
Two+ Races
5.32%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 733
49.52%
363 Female
50.48%
370 Male

Student Population

733 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

733 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Drakes Creek Middle School was selected as a recipient of a STEM classroom grant through the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) STEM Awards program. This competitive award supports science, technology, engineering, and math projects that benefit students and enhance hands-on learning opportunities.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of chances to learn more are there?

Ans. Clubs, competitions, and project-based learning activities are all examples of enrichment.

Q2: Does the school place a lot of importance on using technology in learning?

Ans. Technology is used to make lessons better and keep students interested.

Q3. Do students have access to counseling services?

Ans. You can get help with your academic and personal growth through counseling.

Q4. Does the school help students become leaders?

Ans. Student groups and activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Q5. How do you keep a good school culture?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on respect, community values, and inclusion.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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