Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Missouri 64052 · Independence 30
#368 of 392 middle schools in Missouri
#14068 of 15,369 nationally
About Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle is a public middle located in Independence, in the Independence 30 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 902 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 368th of 392 ranked middle schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (31th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 902.
There are 37 schools in Independence; Clifford H. Nowlin Middle ranks 33rd of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)18%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Clifford H. Nowlin Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cassell Park Elementary
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students · 634 m away
Korte Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students · 646 m away
Three Trails Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students · 1.6 km away
Pitcher Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
252 students · 2.2 km away
Procter Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students · 2.5 km away
Santa Fe Trail Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students · 2.7 km away
Van Horn High
Independnce · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,067 students · 2.8 km away
John W. Luff Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students · 3.3 km away
Northwood Sch.
Kansas City · Public other · Grades K–12
0 students · 3.3 km away
Truman High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
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Paul Kinder Middle School
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919 students
Gateway 6th Grade Center
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882 students
Central Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clifford H. Nowlin Middle a good school?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle has a Success Index (US) of 18.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #368 of 392 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Clifford H. Nowlin Middle rank in Missouri?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle ranks #368 of 392 middle schools in Missouri and #14068 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Clifford H. Nowlin Middle?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle had 902 students in 2025.
Is Clifford H. Nowlin Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Clifford H. Nowlin Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.