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Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School

2800 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 875 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 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 875 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School's student population of 875 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
875 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1894 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
36%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
875 students attend Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 15% 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 16:1, 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.
- Posted by Parent - Holly H

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 875 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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