Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School

2800 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 934 students in grades 6-8, Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 934 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School's student population of 934 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
934 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MO)
#1824 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
37%
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29%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
36%
8%
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Black
14%
15%
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White
39%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School's ranking?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School is ranked #1824 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School?
934 students attend Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School offer ?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School part of?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School is part of Independence 30 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 934 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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