Summary:
In zip code 76634, there is one middle school, Clifton Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Clifton, Texas, with 235 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.
Clifton Middle is a standout school on the rise, having improved its state ranking from the 61st percentile to the 78th percentile over the last two years. The school excels in advanced mathematics, with 90.91% of students proficient in Algebra I in the 2025-2026 school year, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. Seventh graders also significantly outperform the state in both Reading (67.53% vs. 54.04%) and Mathematics (55.84% vs. 29.41%), and the school consistently beats state averages in 8th Grade Social Studies. However, 8th-grade Reading is a notable weakness, with only 50% proficiency compared to the state's 58.69%, suggesting a need for targeted literacy support. The school maintains a 0.0% dropout rate and spends $10,638 per student, indicating efficient use of resources despite 54.04% of students being economically disadvantaged.
Part of the Clifton Independent School District (Isd), which is rated 3 out of 5 stars and ranks in the 68th percentile among Texas districts, Clifton Middle shows strong overall performance with some year-over-year volatility, such as a sharp drop and recovery in 7th-grade Math. The exceptional Algebra I results highlight a strong academic pipeline for high school, making this school a solid choice for families seeking a supportive environment with growing academic success.
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