Clifton Middle vs Monrovia High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Middle
Monrovia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
Monrovia High
Monrovia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,455 students
| Measure | Clifton Middle Monrovia, California | Monrovia High Monrovia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 1,334 | #457 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8527 of 15,369 | #9313 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 634 | 1,455 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 1,455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 46% |
| city | Monrovia | Monrovia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.9 vs 46.5).
- •Monrovia High does better on math proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Monrovia High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Clifton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 63.7%).
- •Clifton Middle does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 25.1).
- •Monrovia High is the larger school with 1,455 students compared with 634.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clifton Middle better than Monrovia High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clifton Middle and Monrovia High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Monrovia and Monrovia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifton Middle: 634. Monrovia High: 1,455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifton Middle and Monrovia High rank in California?
Clifton Middle is 473rd of 1,334 and Monrovia High is 457th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).