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 16% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1894 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
36%
8%
Black
14%
15%
White
39%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1894 out of 2,084 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% 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.
School Reviews
4 4/20/2024
After reading the reviews on Nowlin before my daughter began attending, I have to admit, I did not like what I was hearing. A lot of reviews referred to kids being bullied and about the staff and teachers basically putting in the bare minimum and not really caring. However, I have been surprisingly impressed with Nowlin. My experience with this school has been the opposite. I absolutely believe the staff and teachers ( in my experience, anyway) truly do care about the students and do want them to succeed and give their best effort to make that happen.
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