Enrollment
634
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monrovia, CA
Clifton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clifton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062532003777
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifton Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Monrovia · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifton Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton Middle ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Monrovia, CA.
School address
District: Monrovia Unified · California
NCES ID 062532003777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clifton Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clifton Middle
Clifton Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Monrovia, California, enrolling 634 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 634 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,371 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #631.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (20%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Monrovia's middle schools, it stands alongside Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet (424 students): Clifton Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.4:1 vs 23.6:1).
Monrovia Unified also operates Monrovia High (1,455 students) and Plymouth Elementary (547 students) alongside Clifton Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clifton Middle compares
Clifton Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%
White 19.7%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Clifton Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monrovia Unified, which includes Clifton Middle.
$15,421
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 53.1%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Clifton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayflower Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Monrovia
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~634 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clifton Middle
How many students attend Clifton Middle?
Clifton Middle has 634 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monrovia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifton Middle is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clifton Middle?
37.9% of students at Clifton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clifton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Monrovia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifton Middle?
Clifton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clifton Middle rank among public schools in Monrovia?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton Middle ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Monrovia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monrovia on the city page.
Is Clifton Middle a good school?
Clifton Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Monrovia Unified?
Besides Clifton Middle, Monrovia Unified also operates Monrovia High (1,455 students), Plymouth Elementary (547 students), and Mayflower Elementary (524 students). See the Monrovia Unified district page for the complete list.
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