Clifton Middle School in Monrovia, California on DonorsChoose

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Clifton Middle School is a suburban public school in Monrovia, California that is part of Monrovia Unified School District. It serves 587 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.2:1. Its teachers have had 28 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

587 Students

29 Teachers

226 S Ivy Ave

Monrovia, CA 91016 View local requests

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Clifton Middle School Demographics

58%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

73%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Clifton Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 19, 2026

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