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Clifton Middle

Summary:

Clifton Middle is a public middle school located in Clifton, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 241 students. The school is part of the Clifton Independent School District, which is ranked 253 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clifton Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in STAAR assessments across grades 6-8. The school's Algebra I End-of-Course (EOC) proficiency rate is particularly impressive, reaching 100% in recent years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. While Clifton Middle's overall performance is strong, there are notable disparities in the performance of certain student groups, such as Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students, suggesting a need to focus on addressing their specific needs.

Compared to the nearby Valley Mills J H, Clifton Middle has a higher percentage of Hispanic students, stronger academic performance, and a lower student-teacher ratio, indicating that it may be a more effective school in serving its student population. However, Clifton Middle's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, despite maintaining consistent academic performance, which could be due to the performance of other schools improving at a faster rate.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1102 Key Ave
       Clifton, TX  76634-2146

(254) 675-1856

District: Clifton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
914th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,638 Help


Students who attend Clifton Middle usually attend:

High:    Clifton High School

Feeder schools for Clifton Middle:

Elementary:    Clifton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  234

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.6%
Hispanic:
36.3%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clifton Middle ranks better than 61.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.23. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.6%), Hispanic (36.3%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clifton Middle is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clifton Middle is $10,638.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clifton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Clifton Middle 914th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Clifton Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Clifton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Clifton Independent School District (Isd) 253rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clifton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Clifton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.83 628th 1573 60.1%
2005 59.02 671st 1582 57.6%
2006 64.97 541st 1585 65.9%
2007 53.59 879th 1684 47.8%
2008 58.78 754th 1718 56.1%
2009 61.81 708th 1763 59.8%
2010 52.80 980th 1803 45.6%
2011 50.57 1128th 1895 40.5%
2012 64.72 633rd 1951 67.6%
2013 59.66 778th 1973 60.6%
2014 62.30 727th 1987 63.4%
2015 45.07 1226th 2043 40.0%
2016 53.92 971st 1987 51.1%
2017 58.64 690th 2027 66.0%
2018 71.62 439th 2080 78.9%
2019 55.04 835th 2193 61.9%
2021 73.57 431st 2252 80.9%
2022 56.33 832nd 2254 63.1%
2023 56.52 890th 2330 61.8%
2024 55.23 914th 2361 61.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Clifton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.80 674th 753 10.5%
2021 3.10 742nd 743 0.1%
2024 37.99 512th 812 36.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Clifton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.41 1366th 1720 20.6%
2024 36.24 1126th 1760 36.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clifton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.64 669th 1597 58.1%
2019 42.34 816th 1626 49.8%
2021 79.05 119th 1712 93.0%
2022 60.56 397th 1757 77.4%
2023 25.45 1585th 1815 12.7%
2024 34.68 1317th 1881 30.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clifton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.85 485th 2039 76.2%
2019 42.84 1190th 2073 42.6%
2021 56.80 746th 2172 65.7%
2022 51.65 933rd 2220 58.0%
2023 45.43 1186th 2251 47.3%
2024 49.08 1007th 2224 54.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Clifton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.86 274th 2008 86.4%
2019 62.20 635th 2047 69.0%
2021 68.43 518th 2151 75.9%
2022 57.96 773rd 2221 65.2%
2023 56.85 843rd 2241 62.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Clifton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.43 17th 1430 98.8%
2021 82.34 104th 1501 93.1%
2022 80.96 86th 1488 94.2%
2023 61.42 694th 1481 53.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Clifton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.09 539th 2008 73.2%
2019 46.01 999th 2058 51.5%
2021 54.26 732nd 2118 65.4%
2022 48.61 927th 2182 57.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Clifton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.45 639th 2030 68.5%
2019 45.04 1057th 2069 48.9%
2021 75.29 389th 2168 82.1%
2022 52.91 918th 2228 58.8%
2023 55.26 887th 2245 60.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clifton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.93 702nd 1895 63.0%
2019 38.65 1204th 1935 37.8%
2021 56.28 711th 2043 65.2%
2022 43.27 1123rd 2077 45.9%
2023 45.33 1104th 2116 47.8%
2024 44.38 1110th 2108 47.3%
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Rank History for White students at Clifton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.35 426th 1673 74.5%
2019 52.30 743rd 1684 55.9%
2021 72.25 346th 1700 79.6%
2022 55.18 709th 1723 58.9%
2023 50.23 855th 1749 51.1%
2024 43.94 979th 1724 43.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Clifton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 227 15 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1994 249 24 0 33 1 n/a n/a 0 307
1995 221 22 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1996 221 22 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1997 202 13 1 56 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1998 217 12 1 50 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1999 214 13 1 58 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2000 199 9 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2001 201 12 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2002 228 10 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2003 228 10 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2004 232 5 3 58 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2005 223 5 2 66 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2006 212 6 1 57 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 211 11 0 55 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2008 191 16 1 58 1 n/a n/a 0 267
2009 182 15 2 74 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2010 176 15 2 76 2 n/a n/a 0 271
2011 168 10 0 82 3 0 2 0 265
2012 177 7 0 79 4 0 0 0 267
2013 155 5 1 76 2 0 3 0 242
2014 143 6 3 75 3 0 5 0 235
2015 120 4 6 75 3 0 7 0 215
2016 134 7 5 63 3 0 7 0 219
2017 131 7 3 65 1 0 7 0 214
2018 126 3 3 70 0 0 12 0 214
2019 132 3 4 77 1 0 13 0 230
2020 134 3 5 89 1 0 9 0 241
2021 144 4 3 85 0 0 9 0 245
2022 127 4 2 93 0 0 14 0 240
2023 139 1 0 89 0 0 12 0 241
2024 130 3 0 85 1 1 14 0 234

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clifton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 272 17.0 16.0 32.7
1994 307 19.0 16.2 27.7
1995 298 23.7 12.6 35.6
1996 298 23.7 12.6 35.6
1997 272 24.4 11.1 38.6
1998 280 22.2 12.6 37.5
1999 286 22.1 12.9 43.7
2000 268 21.0 12.8 43.3
2001 268 22.9 11.7 45.9
2002 294 23.0 12.8 42.5
2003 294 23.0 12.8 42.5
2004 299 22.3 13.4 41.1
2005 296 21.2 14.0 44.6
2006 277 21.1 13.1 49.1
2007 278 20.2 13.8 41.7
2008 267 23.6 11.3 44.6
2009 273 23.7 11.5 43.6
2010 271 22.5 12.0 53.5
2011 265 22.8 11.6 52.1
2012 267 19.3 13.8 52.4
2013 242 21.9 11.0 52.5
2014 235 20.0 11.7 55.3
2015 215 21.0 10.2 55.3
2016 219 21.0 10.4 53
2017 214 19.8 10.8 48.1
2018 214 18.5 11.5 51.4
2019 230 18.0 12.7 51.7
2020 241 19.5 12.3 53.9
2021 245 19.3 12.6 55.5
2022 240 20.3 11.8 66.7
2023 241 20.3 11.8 53.1
2024 234 20.6 11.3 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clifton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 272 17.0 16.0 32.7
1994 307 19.0 16.2 27.7
1995 298 23.7 12.6 35.6
1996 298 23.7 12.6 35.6
1997 272 24.4 11.1 38.6
1998 280 22.2 12.6 37.5
1999 286 22.1 12.9 43.7
2000 268 21.0 12.8 43.3
2001 268 22.9 11.7 45.9
2002 294 23.0 12.8 42.5
2003 294 23.0 12.8 42.5
2004 299 22.3 13.4 41.1
2005 296 21.2 14.0 44.6
2006 277 21.1 13.1 49.1
2007 278 20.2 13.8 41.7
2008 267 23.6 11.3 44.6
2009 273 23.7 11.5 43.6
2010 271 22.5 12.0 53.5
2011 265 22.8 11.6 52.1
2012 267 19.3 13.8 52.4
2013 242 21.9 11.0 52.5
2014 235 20.0 11.7 55.3
2015 215 21.0 10.2 55.3
2016 219 21.0 10.4 53
2017 214 19.8 10.8 48.1
2018 214 18.5 11.5 51.4
2019 230 18.0 12.7 51.7
2020 241 19.5 12.3 53.9
2021 245 19.3 12.6 55.5
2022 240 20.3 11.8 66.7
2023 241 20.3 11.8 53.1
2024 234 20.6 11.3 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clifton Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $355 (4.3%) $7,985 (95.7%) $8,340
2020 $239 (2.5%) $9,484 (97.6%) $9,722
2021 $484 (4.5%) $10,155 (95.5%) $10,638

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clifton Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 835th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 890th of 2330 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Clifton Middle)2947
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Clifton Independent School District (Isd))2947
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clifton Middle)3141
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clifton Independent School District (Isd))3141
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Clifton Middle)5649
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Clifton Independent School District (Isd))5649
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clifton Middle)5229
 23%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clifton Independent School District (Isd))5229
 23%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Clifton Middle)5567
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Clifton Independent School District (Isd))5567
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clifton Middle)5057
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clifton Independent School District (Isd))5057
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Clifton Middle)5555
   8th Grade Science (Clifton Independent School District (Isd))5555
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Clifton Middle)3125
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Clifton Independent School District (Isd))3125
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Clifton Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Clifton Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students230241
 4.8%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic7789
 15.6%
Pacific Islander00
White132139
 5.3%
Two or More Races1312
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.7%53.1%
 1.4%

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Students who attend Clifton Middle usually go on to attend Clifton High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 234 students attended Clifton Middle.

Clifton Middle ranks 914th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Clifton Middle are 56% White, 36% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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