Clifton Middle
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades 6-8
1,452nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 15%▲ Improving
Clifton Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Clifton Middle 1,452nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 15% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 15th in 2025 — improving.
Clifton Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 295 students tested
Clifton Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 419 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.1% | 82.8% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| Black | 19.8% | 12.6% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| White | 3.9% | 3.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Clifton Middle
Typical home value $281K in zip 77092 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Clifton Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Hoffman MiddleAldine ISD · 1.4 mi away1,650th of 1,701
ELA 32% · Math 15% - 5KIPP Nexus MiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools · 1.5 mi away · charter914th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 40% - 2Landrum MiddleSpring Branch ISD · 2.1 mi away1,397th of 1,701
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 7Black MiddleHouston ISD · 2.5 mi away532nd of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 48% - 3Drew AcademyAldine ISD · 2.8 mi away1,319th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 22% - 3Houston AcademyAldine ISD · 2.9 mi away1,258th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 25% - 3Dean MiddleCypress-Fairbanks ISD · 3.1 mi away1,197th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 32% - 1Williams MiddleHouston ISD · 3.4 mi away1,595th of 1,701
ELA 32% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Clifton Middle in?
Clifton Middle is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Clifton Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Clifton Middle 1,452nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Clifton Middle?
Hispanic 83%, Black 13%, White 3% (419 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Clifton Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77092 is $281K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.