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Clifton Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1009 students

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Posted December 11, 2008

I love clifton it is a wonderful school, and that teachermention down there is the collest teacher i have her for world culture studies, mrs. lanier loves every student! All the teachers are nice and make sure every student is learning! i am in the sixth grade now and go there.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 11, 2005

my daughter went to CMS for about 1 month. had to take her out because she was having alot of problems with other students overall CMS was a good school when I went there, it has changed over the years.
—Submitted by tracy houghton, a parent


Posted June 1, 2005

hi. i go to clifton middle school and i am now going to 7th grade next fall. this school year was ok. the best part was the teacher. they are so great!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 18, 2004

hi i went to clifton my name is megan houghton and my home room teacher was mrs.lanier i think clifton is a very good school but unfourtanattly i had to move schools. but i do reccomend that your child goes there!
—Submitted by summer dyches, a former student


Posted December 13, 2004

This is a great school that really prepares students for high school. There is a lot of school spirit stemming from sports activities and not to mention a strong competitive edge for academic excellence. There are clear disciplinary rules to follow which allows the students to never doubt they are safe while on campus. There are also great opportunities for advancement into higher levels of Math and Science courses if the student demonstrates the ability. I attended this school for all three years and am now in college. I strongly recommend that your child attend Clifton.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 10, 2004

This is a very acceptable school for all of those middle school students who would really like to further a great and acceptable career! My brother is an honor student and I am very proud of him for all the hard work he has put into his school work this year. As a former student Clifton M.S really did prepare me for all the simple and also complicating classes that I will have in my further years of school. Thank you Clifton Middle School for preparing me!
—Submitted by Christina Nowell, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

331 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

327 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

302 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

298 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

299 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

269 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

271 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

266 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
78%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

269 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education75%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female90%
Male78%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education41%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented96%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education62%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education67%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education50%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Black or African American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education64%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented97%

Reading

All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Black or African American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education85%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented97%

Science

All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education54%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented97%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Black or African American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education93%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented97%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • This school did not receive a rating in 2008-2009.

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 65% 48%
Black 22% 14%
White 12% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 17%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 11%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 75%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 17%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 26%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 32%N/A23%
21 or more years 22%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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6001 Golden Forest Dr
Houston, TX 77092
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Phone: (713) 613-2516

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