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Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 662 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 26, 2013

I love Nowlin, but it clearly struggles next to Pioneer Ridge, Bingham, and Bridger. I've substituted at all 4. The students at Nowlin are a rougher crowd and a few of the teachers have thrown up their hands. I'm not saying the school is bad, it's not. You can get a good education here, but if your student struggles at all, they could get lost in the crowd. Parents of students here may have to step up and advocate for their kids more than at other schools. On the plus side, it's smaller, so establishing personal relationships with teachers and students is more manageable. The administration is good, so get them on your side early.
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Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2012.

273 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
26%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

273 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
23%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 56% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
32%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
28%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
28%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

240 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
20%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.

238 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
21%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students30%
Female30%
Male30%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
White34%
Free or reduced-price lunch27%
Students with disabilities15%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students23%
Female19%
Male27%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic24%
White24%
Free or reduced-price lunch19%
Students with disabilities18%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students36%
Female40%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic34%
White43%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students34%
Female37%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
White40%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students39%
Female41%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
White41%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students36%
Female35%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
White38%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students31%
Female30%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic28%
White32%
Free or reduced-price lunch26%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
n/a
Government

The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Students97%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 69% 76%
Hispanic 15% 4%
Black 13% 18%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 81%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2800 South Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
Phone: (816) 521-5380

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