Clifton Middle vs Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
Monrovia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
424 students
| Measure | Clifton Middle Monrovia, California | Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet Monrovia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 1,334 | #649 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8527 of 15,369 | #11161 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 634 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 35% |
| city | Monrovia | Monrovia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 33.7).
- •Clifton Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Clifton Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Clifton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 80.2%).
- •Clifton Middle does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.6).
- •Clifton Middle is the larger school with 634 students compared with 424.
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 Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Clifton Middle ranks higher (45.9 vs 33.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clifton Middle and Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Monrovia and Monrovia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifton Middle: 634. Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifton Middle and Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet rank in California?
Clifton Middle is 473rd of 1,334 and Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet is 649th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).