- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clifton, TX
Clifton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clifton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481440000420
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifton Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clifton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifton Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clifton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Clifton Middle held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 481440000420 · Clifton, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 11.8:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Clifton El (455 students)
Clifton Middle held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Clifton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clifton El
Clifton El
455 students
- Clifton H S
Clifton H S
311 students
- This school
Clifton Middle
235 students
What this shows Clifton Middle reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifton Middle compares
Clifton Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,160
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Clifton Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clifton Isd reports $13,160 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifton H S | Larger | Similar 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
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifton Middle
How many students attend Clifton Middle?
Clifton Middle has 235 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clifton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifton Middle is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clifton Middle?
49.8% of students at Clifton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clifton Middle is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Clifton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifton Middle?
Clifton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clifton Middle rank among public schools in Clifton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clifton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clifton Isd?
Besides Clifton Middle, Clifton Isd also operates Clifton El (455 students) and Clifton H S (311 students). See the Clifton Isd district page for the complete list.