CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE

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875 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School, located in Independence, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the Independence School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing core subjects while providing various opportunities for student engagement and development.

In addition to its academic mission, Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and character building. The school utilizes the resources provided by the broader Independence School District to offer students a well-rounded middle school experience, including extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to cultivate a positive school culture. By connecting students to their local community, the school strives to instill values of responsibility and lifelong learning, ensuring that students feel connected and supported throughout their middle years.

875

Total Students

54.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	318
Black	135
Asian	4
Two or More	88
American Indian	1

White
329 (37.6 %)
Hispanic
318 (36.3 %)
Black
135 (15.4 %)
Two or More
88 (10.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5380
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	875
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	604
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	116

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 260

Grade 7 301

Grade 8 314