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#1029 of 1,294 schools in KS

Clifton-clyde Middle School

Middle School · Clifton-clyde · Clifton, KS

A middle school in Clifton, KS where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box A, Clifton, KS 66937

  • Math 31% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2025)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.5% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.7% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment5.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$17,039

Students at Clifton-clyde Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 41 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clifton-clyde Middle School 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat 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.

Compare nearby

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

About Clifton-clyde Middle School

Clifton-clyde Middle School is a public middle school in Clifton, KS, part of Clifton-clyde, serving approximately 115 students in grades 4th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,029 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clifton-clyde Middle School

What grades does Clifton-clyde Middle School serve?

Clifton-clyde Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend Clifton-clyde Middle School?

Clifton-clyde Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifton-clyde Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clifton-clyde Middle School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clifton-clyde Middle School rank in KS?

Clifton-clyde Middle School ranks #1,029 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Clifton-clyde Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clifton-clyde Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clifton-clyde Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clifton-clyde Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Clifton-clyde Middle School a Title I school?

No, Clifton-clyde Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clifton-clyde Middle School?

38.3% of students at Clifton-clyde Middle School 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
4th – 8th
Enrollment
115
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Washington County
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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