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Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
2800 S Hardy Ave, Independence, MO 64052 · (816) 521-5380 · Part of Independence 30 School District
Students
902
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
80%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency13%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts29%
State average 45.2%
Location
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2800 S Hardy Ave, Independence
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6309
Grade 7322
Grade 8271
Enrollment over time
908’20
934’21
875’22
886’23
902’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 36%White 35%Black 17%Two or more races 10%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.