Clifton Middle

Summary:

Clifton Middle is a public magnet middle school in Houston, Texas, serving 509 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clifton Middle faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low performance across most metrics compared to state and district averages. The school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (81.53%) compared to nearby schools, and its students consistently rank in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with particularly low performance for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner subgroups. Clifton Middle's dropout rate has also increased from 0.6% in 2017-2018 to 5.3% in 2020-2021, which is concerning. Despite spending more per student ($10,799 in 2020-2021) than nearby schools like Black Middle and Northbrook Middle, the school's academic outcomes have not improved.

However, Clifton Middle's students perform remarkably well on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, with proficiency rates ranging from 63% to 86% over the past 3 years. This suggests that the school may have the potential to improve its overall academic performance with targeted interventions and support, particularly for its high-poverty student population, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 6001 Golden Forest Dr
       Houston, TX  77092-2359


(713) 613-2516

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2120th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,799 Help


Students who attend Clifton Middle usually attend:

High:    Scarborough High School

Feeder schools for Clifton Middle:

Elementary:    Benbrook Elementary
    Smith Elementary
    Wainwright Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.8%
African American:
12.6%
White:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clifton Middle ranks worse than 89.8% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 32nd among 42 ranked middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.06. (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: Hispanic (82.8%), African American (12.6%), White (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.6% 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 13.7. 23 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clifton Middle is $10,799, which is the 14th highest among 42 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clifton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Clifton Middle 2120th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Clifton Middle in the ranking list.)

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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd 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 57.93 718th 1573 54.4%
2005 54.97 762nd 1582 51.8%
2006 53.03 828th 1585 47.8%
2007 55.23 846th 1684 49.8%
2008 57.16 795th 1718 53.7%
2009 55.66 872nd 1763 50.5%
2010 64.80 581st 1803 67.8%
2011 65.02 601st 1895 68.3%
2012 49.38 1046th 1951 46.4%
2013 50.85 1034th 1973 47.6%
2014 39.35 1303rd 1987 34.4%
2015 33.65 1487th 2043 27.2%
2016 41.48 1265th 1987 36.3%
2017 28.69 1511th 2027 25.5%
2018 19.64 1814th 2080 12.8%
2019 13.93 2024th 2193 7.7%
2021 12.77 2092nd 2252 7.1%
2022 15.38 2034th 2254 9.8%
2023 11.44 2179th 2330 6.5%
2024 16.06 2120th 2361 10.2%
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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
2018 29.97 1086th 1376 21.1%
2019 20.39 1354th 1445 6.3%
2021 18.14 1553rd 1592 2.4%
2022 17.21 1568th 1643 4.6%
2023 14.84 1652nd 1720 4.0%
2024 22.08 1532nd 1760 13.0%
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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 23.47 1468th 1597 8.1%
2019 23.85 1450th 1626 10.8%
2021 31.90 1243rd 1712 27.4%
2022 36.54 1094th 1757 37.7%
2023 30.25 1404th 1815 22.6%
2024 29.93 1455th 1881 22.6%
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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 29.17 1635th 2039 19.8%
2019 20.63 1857th 2073 10.4%
2021 18.32 1981st 2172 8.8%
2022 22.63 1905th 2220 14.2%
2023 16.44 2072nd 2251 8.0%
2024 21.64 1945th 2224 12.5%
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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 17.42 1831st 2008 8.8%
2019 11.12 1966th 2047 4.0%
2021 11.99 2052nd 2151 4.6%
2022 14.38 2064th 2221 7.1%
2023 10.55 2135th 2241 4.7%
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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 11.01 1368th 1430 4.3%
2019 3.31 1434th 1446 0.8%
2021 18.97 1303rd 1501 13.2%
2022 42.36 1050th 1488 29.4%
2023 27.59 1255th 1481 15.3%
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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 36.32 1311th 2008 34.7%
2019 20.78 1908th 2058 7.3%
2021 16.13 2064th 2118 2.5%
2022 23.18 1918th 2182 12.1%
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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 22.08 1739th 2030 14.3%
2019 18.01 1861st 2069 10.1%
2021 16.13 1952nd 2168 10.0%
2022 17.46 1979th 2228 11.2%
2023 13.08 2083rd 2245 7.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Clifton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.40 836th 1167 28.4%
2019 27.79 921st 1193 22.8%
2021 21.94 1087th 1213 10.4%
2022 27.40 1005th 1251 19.7%
2023 22.49 1074th 1273 15.6%
2024 16.90 1196th 1271 5.9%
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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 24.69 1600th 1895 15.6%
2019 17.03 1801st 1935 6.9%
2021 15.68 1904th 2043 6.8%
2022 20.52 1821st 2077 12.3%
2023 14.00 1985th 2116 6.2%
2024 18.94 1903rd 2108 9.7%
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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 7.19 1647th 1673 1.6%
2019 14.40 1583rd 1684 6.0%
2021 25.95 1411th 1700 17.0%
2022 5.67 1698th 1723 1.5%
2024 52.97 762nd 1724 55.8%
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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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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
1988 411 398 25 466 1 n/a n/a 0 1301
1989 437 414 32 481 1 n/a n/a 0 1365
1990 435 397 19 472 1 n/a n/a 0 1324
1991 470 401 24 542 1 n/a n/a 0 1438
1992 461 409 20 495 2 n/a n/a 0 1387
1993 501 419 22 511 1 n/a n/a 0 1454
1994 463 363 20 474 1 n/a n/a 0 1321
1995 343 247 29 511 1 n/a n/a 0 1131
1996 343 247 29 511 1 n/a n/a 0 1131
1997 310 268 30 508 1 n/a n/a 0 1117
1998 332 256 26 507 1 n/a n/a 0 1122
1999 331 260 16 472 3 n/a n/a 0 1082
2000 327 239 11 515 3 n/a n/a 0 1095
2001 268 284 15 558 0 n/a n/a 0 1125
2002 234 277 18 612 1 n/a n/a 0 1142
2003 234 277 18 612 1 n/a n/a 0 1142
2004 219 252 14 624 0 n/a n/a 0 1109
2005 204 271 10 647 0 n/a n/a 0 1132
2006 189 272 11 697 0 n/a n/a 0 1169
2007 152 240 11 714 2 n/a n/a 0 1119
2008 135 235 13 685 2 n/a n/a 0 1070
2009 127 238 12 696 2 n/a n/a 0 1075
2010 94 260 14 675 1 n/a n/a 0 1044
2011 70 242 6 675 3 0 5 0 1001
2012 61 242 6 690 3 0 7 0 1009
2013 50 218 8 702 2 0 7 0 987
2014 36 182 9 682 2 1 8 0 920
2015 33 168 8 722 0 0 7 0 938
2016 19 146 3 669 0 0 7 0 844
2017 26 127 2 592 0 0 6 0 753
2018 28 143 0 543 2 0 7 0 723
2019 26 136 2 535 1 0 5 0 705
2020 22 99 6 490 0 0 5 0 622
2021 17 87 6 446 2 0 6 0 564
2022 10 86 4 444 2 0 9 0 555
2023 15 66 2 415 2 1 8 0 509
2024 13 53 2 347 1 0 3 0 419

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
1988 1301 68.0 19.1 n/a
1989 1365 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1324 67.0 19.7 n/a
1991 1438 67.0 21.4 n/a
1992 1387 69.0 20.1 19.5
1993 1454 70.0 20.8 28.4
1994 1321 69.6 19.0 27.5
1995 1131 62.1 18.2 36.8
1996 1131 62.1 18.2 36.8
1997 1117 60.9 18.3 36.3
1998 1122 61.8 18.2 38.1
1999 1082 60.4 17.9 42.2
2000 1095 62.0 17.7 44.3
2001 1125 58.0 19.4 54.3
2002 1142 62.0 18.4 52.1
2003 1142 62.0 18.4 52.1
2004 1109 59.9 18.5 66.2
2005 1132 58.2 19.5 62.7
2006 1169 62.6 18.7 72.1
2007 1119 64.2 17.4 63
2008 1070 65.5 16.3 64.4
2009 1075 60.5 17.8 66
2010 1044 60.5 17.2 64.9
2011 1001 55.2 18.1 58.4
2012 1009 51.2 19.7 53.3
2013 987 51.1 19.2 86.5
2014 920 50.1 18.3 88.2
2015 938 50.0 18.7 85.5
2016 844 50.0 16.8 83.9
2017 753 45.0 16.7 84.6
2018 723 47.5 15.2 85.5
2019 705 42.0 16.7 92.2
2020 622 39.6 15.6 94.2
2021 564 37.0 15.2 99.1
2022 555 34.5 16.0 98.6
2023 509 34.0 14.9 98.4
2024 419 30.4 13.7 97.6

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
1988 1301 68.0 19.1 n/a
1989 1365 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1324 67.0 19.7 n/a
1991 1438 67.0 21.4 n/a
1992 1387 69.0 20.1 19.5
1993 1454 70.0 20.8 28.4
1994 1321 69.6 19.0 27.5
1995 1131 62.1 18.2 36.8
1996 1131 62.1 18.2 36.8
1997 1117 60.9 18.3 36.3
1998 1122 61.8 18.2 38.1
1999 1082 60.4 17.9 42.2
2000 1095 62.0 17.7 44.3
2001 1125 58.0 19.4 54.3
2002 1142 62.0 18.4 52.1
2003 1142 62.0 18.4 52.1
2004 1109 59.9 18.5 66.2
2005 1132 58.2 19.5 62.7
2006 1169 62.6 18.7 72.1
2007 1119 64.2 17.4 63
2008 1070 65.5 16.3 64.4
2009 1075 60.5 17.8 66
2010 1044 60.5 17.2 64.9
2011 1001 55.2 18.1 58.4
2012 1009 51.2 19.7 53.3
2013 987 51.1 19.2 86.5
2014 920 50.1 18.3 88.2
2015 938 50.0 18.7 85.5
2016 844 50.0 16.8 83.9
2017 753 45.0 16.7 84.6
2018 723 47.5 15.2 85.5
2019 705 42.0 16.7 92.2
2020 622 39.6 15.6 94.2
2021 564 37.0 15.2 99.1
2022 555 34.5 16.0 98.6
2023 509 34.0 14.9 98.4
2024 419 30.4 13.7 97.6

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 $1,507 (17.2%) $7,266 (82.8%) $8,773
2020 $1,782 (17.6%) $8,319 (82.4%) $10,101
2021 $1,164 (10.8%) $9,635 (89.2%) $10,799

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clifton Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2024th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2179th of 2330 Middle schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Clifton Middle)1622
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3142
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clifton Middle)1617
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Clifton Middle)2821
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4445
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clifton Middle)1913
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Clifton Middle)3327
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4747
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clifton Middle)3213
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4528
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Clifton Middle)1814
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3934
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Clifton Middle)1313
   8th Grade Social Studies (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Clifton Middle)7486
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5034
 16%
   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 Students705509
 27.8%
African American13666
 51.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic535415
 22.4%
Pacific Islander01
White2615
 42.3%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.2%98.4%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clifton Middle

Clifton Middle ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Clifton Middle are 83% Hispanic, 13% African American, 3% White.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 419 students attended Clifton Middle.


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