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Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School vs. Bingham Middle School

Should you attend Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School or Bingham Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School
2800 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Bingham Middle School
1716 S Speck Rd
Independence, MO 64057
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Bingham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 886 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 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 758 students in grades 7-8, Bingham 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 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
886 students
758 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bingham Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bingham Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bingham Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Independence 30 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bingham Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Independence 30 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1853 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#1712 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bingham Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
26%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bingham Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bingham Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bingham Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bingham Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
315
-
Grade 7 Students
275
381
Grade 8 Students
296
377

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bingham Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bingham Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bingham Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
41%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bingham Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bingham Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bingham Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bingham Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bingham Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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