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#12 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 1% in state

Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3

Elementary School · Clifton-clyde · Clifton, KS

An elementary school in Clifton, KS where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O Box B, Clifton, KS 66937

  • Math 61% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 83% proficient (2025)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.1% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83.3% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+23.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$17,039
Chronic Absenteeism1.1%

Students at Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency83%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average362/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,694

Median home value

$103,600

Median rent

$575/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

81.6%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66937; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Clifton-clyde

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$17,039NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 is listed in Clifton-Clyde; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3

Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 is a public elementary school in Clifton, KS, part of Clifton-clyde, serving approximately 95 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3

What grades does Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 serve?

Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3?

Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3?

The student-teacher ratio at Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 rank in KS?

Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 ranks #12 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3's MySchoolScout rating?

Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 a charter school?

No, Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 a Title I school?

No, Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3?

33.7% of students at Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
1.1%
Area population (ZIP 66937)
919
Area median age
30.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66937; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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