Clifton Middle School vs. Meridian High School
Should I attend Clifton Middle School or Meridian High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Clifton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Meridian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 240 students in grades 6-8, Clifton Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
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).
Serving 209 students in grades 6-12, Meridian High School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
240 students
209 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1710 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#4545 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
n/a
80-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
77
26
Grade 7 Students
79
46
Grade 8 Students
84
37
Grade 9 Students
-
29
Grade 10 Students
-
16
Grade 11 Students
-
32
Grade 12 Students
-
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
39%
35%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
53%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%