Clifton Middle School
226 S. Ivy Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(626)471-2600
- Clifton Middle School serves 646 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Clifton Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is equal to the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
- Clifton Middle School operates within the Monrovia Unified School District.
Top Placements (California)
Clifton Middle School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Clifton Middle School's student population of 646 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 646 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clifton Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clifton Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 8% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 6% |
| White | 31% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Clifton Middle School is Monrovia Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Monrovia Unified School District's student population of 5,820 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $9,587 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $13,498 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
| School District Name | Monrovia Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 11 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 5,820 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $57 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $80 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $9,587 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $13,498 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clifton Middle School is Canyon Oaks High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mountain Park (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wild Rose Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Monrovia Wild Rose Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 523 students
0.3 miles
232 Jasmine Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626)471-2500 0.3 K-5 523 - Monrovia Monroe Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 600 students
0.4 miles
402 W. Colorado Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626)471-2300 0.4 K-5 600 - Monrovia Canyon Early Learning Center Grades: PK
0.6 miles
1000 S. Canyon Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626)471-2001 0.6 PK n/a - Monrovia Mayflower Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 540 students
0.7 miles
210 N. Mayflower Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626)471-2200 0.7 K-5 540 - Monrovia Bradoaks Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 512 students
0.8 miles
930 E. Lemon Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626)471-2100 0.8 K-5 512
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