Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School vs. Pioneer Ridge Middle School
Should you attend Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School or Pioneer Ridge Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 886 students in grades 6-8, Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 817 students in grades 7-8, Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
886 students
817 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1853 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1659 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
315
-
Grade 7 Students
275
408
Grade 8 Students
296
409
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
35%
23%
% Black
16%
15%
% White
41%
54%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
16%
