Clifford H. Nowlin Middle vs Santa Fe Trail Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
902 students
Santa Fe Trail Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
| Measure | Clifford H. Nowlin Middle Independence, Missouri | Santa Fe Trail Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 392 | #804 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14068 of 15,369 | #31415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 902 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 902 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 47% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 18.2).
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 18%).
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 79.8%).
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem. does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.0).
- •Clifford H. Nowlin Middle is the larger school with 902 students compared with 364.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clifford H. Nowlin Middle better than Santa Fe Trail Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Fe Trail Elem. ranks higher (40.8 vs 18.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clifford H. Nowlin Middle and Santa Fe Trail Elem.?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle: 902. Santa Fe Trail Elem.: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford H. Nowlin Middle and Santa Fe Trail Elem. rank in Missouri?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle is 368th of 392 and Santa Fe Trail Elem. is 804th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).