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226 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016-2836
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
63.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 47.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 272/1,204 (77th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 290/1,204 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 634 |
| Low-Income Students | 382 (60.3%) |
| English Learners | 30 (4.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.2 points from last year and fell 2.1 points over the full period. Math rose 2.5 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period.
•Math +1.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 61.5% to 65.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.4-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 47.5% to 48.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.5-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Clifton Middle compare within the district?
Clifton Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Monrovia Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Clifton Middle rank in California?
Clifton Middle ranks No. 272 of 1,204 in reading and No. 290 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Clifton Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.3% meet the reading standard and 34.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Clifton Middle compare with other schools in Monrovia?
Clifton Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Monrovia with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MonroviaHow does Clifton Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Clifton Middle is No. 55 in reading and No. 60 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton MiddleThis school | 47.9% | 63.4% |
| Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet | 39.8% | 44.2% |
