Clifton Middle

634 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clifton Middle School, located in Monrovia, California, serves as a central hub for academic and personal development for students in the Monrovia Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both rigorous core academics and the cultivation of social-emotional growth. By catering to the specific needs of students during their middle school years, the institution aims to prepare them for the challenges of high school and beyond through a blend of traditional instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and modern learning initiatives.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Clifton Middle School is recognized for its commitment to community and school spirit. The campus life is enriched by various student activities, athletics, and programs designed to encourage collaboration and inclusivity among a diverse student body. Situated in a residential area of Monrovia, the school maintains strong ties to its surrounding neighborhood, serving as a pillar of the local community and working to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world.

634

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clifton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	399
Black	29
Asian	39
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
399 (63.0%)
White
125 (19.7%)
Asian
39 (6.2%)
Two or More
39 (6.2%)
Black
29 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Monrovia Unified
Phone:	(626)471-2600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 224

Grade 7 224

Grade 8 186