Serving 116 students in grades 4-8, Clifton-clyde Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clifton-Clyde Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Clifton, KS, encompassing approximately 254.5 square miles. Families in this area can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 13.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clifton-clyde Middle School's student population of 116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Clifton-clyde Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clifton-clyde Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#640 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
23%
White
95%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clifton-clyde Middle School's ranking?
Clifton-clyde Middle School is ranked #640 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Clifton-clyde Middle School?
116 students attend Clifton-clyde Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Clifton-clyde Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clifton-clyde Middle School?
Clifton-clyde Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clifton-clyde Middle School offer ?
Clifton-clyde Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clifton-clyde Middle School part of?
Clifton-clyde Middle School is part of Clifton-Clyde School District.
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