Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School
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(816)521-5380
- Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School serves 852 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 28%.
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Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School's student population of 852 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 852 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1938 out of 2,073 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 6% |
| Black | 12% | 16% |
| White | 50% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Independence 30 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School is Van Horn High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northwood School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Korte Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Independence Korte Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 598 students
0.5 miles
2437 S Hardy Ave #2431
Independence, MO 64052
(816)521-5430 0.5 PK-5 598 - Independence Three Trails Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 450 students
1.1 miles
11801 E 32nd St S
Independence, MO 64052
(816)521-5470 1.1 PK-5 450 - Kansas City Pitcher Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 357 students
1.2 miles
9915 E 38th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816)418-1855 1.2 PK-6 357 - Independence Procter Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 225 students
1.5 miles
1403 W Linden Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816)521-5440 1.5 PK-5 225 - Independence Santa Fe Trail Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 430 students
1.6 miles
1301 S Windsor St
Independence, MO 64055
(816)521-5450 1.6 PK-5 430
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