Clifton Middle School

1102 Key Ave
Clifton, TX 76634
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 240 students in grades 6-8, Clifton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clifton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Clifton Middle School's student population of 240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
240 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Clifton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clifton Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3757 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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36%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clifton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clifton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clifton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
39%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clifton Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
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White
53%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Clifton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clifton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clifton Middle School's ranking?
Clifton Middle School is ranked #3757 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Clifton Middle School often compared to?
Clifton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meridian High School, Clifton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Clifton Middle School?
240 students attend Clifton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Clifton Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clifton Middle School?
Clifton Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clifton Middle School offer ?
Clifton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Clifton Middle School part of?
Clifton Middle School is part of Clifton ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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