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#1804 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 21% in state

Clifton Middle

Middle School · Clifton ISD · Clifton, TX

A Clifton ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1102 KEY AVE, Clifton, TX 76634

  • Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$13,160
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Students at Clifton Middle score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* 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 TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Clifton Middle 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average253/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clifton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$72,654

Median home value

$190,600

Median rent

$920/mo

College educated

28.8%

Homeownership

75.4%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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 ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,160NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clifton Middle is listed in CLIFTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clifton Middle

Clifton Middle is a public middle school in Clifton, TX, part of Clifton ISD, serving approximately 234 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,804 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clifton Middle

What grades does Clifton Middle serve?

Clifton Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Clifton Middle?

Clifton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifton Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Clifton Middle is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clifton Middle rank in TX?

Clifton Middle ranks #1,804 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Clifton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Clifton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clifton Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Clifton Middle a charter school?

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

Is Clifton Middle a Title I school?

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

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

60.7% of students at Clifton Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
234
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Bosque County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%
Area population (ZIP 76634)
7,483
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
49.6
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 76634; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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