Clifton Middle School
Tel:
(540)863-1726
- Clifton Middle School serves 522 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Clifton Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Clifton Middle School's student population of 522 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 522 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clifton Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clifton Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #987 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | 8% | 23% |
| White | 86% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ALLEGHANY CO PBLC SCHS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clifton Middle School is Alleghany High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Covington High School (6.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mountain View Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington Mountain View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 559 students
0.1 miles
100 Gleason Dr.
Covington, VA 24426
(540)863-1737 0.1 PK-5 559 - Clifton Forge Jackson River Governor's School
1.5 miles
Dabney S. Lancaster Community,
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540)863-2841 1.5 n/a n/a - Covington Alleghany High School Grades: 9-12 | 754 students
2.0 miles
210 Mountaineer Drive
Covington, VA 24426
(540)863-1700 2.0 9-12 754 - Covington Jackson River Technical Center Vocational School
2.2 miles
105 E Country Club Lane
Covington, VA 24426
(540)862-1308 2.2 n/a n/a - Covington Covington High School Grades: 8-12 | 373 students
6.4 miles
606 S. Lexington Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
(540)965-1410 6.4 8-12 373
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