Clifton Middle School is a centrally located Monrovia Unified School District public school on South Ivy Avenue. It is one of two public middle schools in Monrovia.
Clifton has been recognized as a "high performing school" by State Superintendent Jack O'Connell, according to its website. The school works to help students interact with the greater community around them to develop diverse intellectual, cultural, social and emotional skills. Clifton's sports programs include football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, track and field as well as cross country.