Serving 235 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clifton Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Clifton school district, covering approximately 219.6 square miles around the city of Clifton, TX. Typically, it takes 15-20 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 9.9 miles and the furthest edge located 18.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clifton Middle School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
235 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
LET'S BE GREAT TOGETHER
School Rankings
Clifton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clifton Middle School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2763 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
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 #2763 out of 8,096 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
235 students attend Clifton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Clifton Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 Independent School District.
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