Clifton Ridge Middle School

Clifton Ridge Middle School is a public school in Macon, Georgia, that serves students in grades 6–8 as part of the Bibb County School District. It is in a mid-size suburb. There are about 521 students at the school and about 42 full-time equivalent teachers. This means that there is a 12:1 student-teacher ratio, which is better than the district average. The school also has a full-time school counselor who helps students with their academic and social-emotional needs. Clifton Ridge Middle School has a regular middle school curriculum with math, English language arts, science, and social studies as its main subjects. The school also offers STEM enrichment programs, arts and music electives, and extracurricular activities to help students be more involved, creative, and think critically. Based on data from U.S. News, about 24% of students score at or above proficiency in math and 27% reach proficiency in reading. This shows that their academic performance is average. Half of the students are female and half are male, and 61% of them come from low-income families. This shows that the student body is very diverse. Overall, Clifton Ridge Middle School is a structured and supportive place to learn.

Clifton Ridge Middle School is excited to start the new year! 🎉 The school recently celebrated the holidays with Christmas magic, which included a special night of family fun, pancakes, and holiday cheer. There was also a fun PBIS Reward Day for students who behaved well, with volleyball, ping-pong, and board games. The school's basketball teams are also showing off their skills, and Sutton Lord and Amari Garey have been named Players of the Week.

Q1. What does Clifton Ridge Middle School do to make learning more interactive?

Ans. Students' curiosity and critical thinking are sparked by hands-on activities, group projects, and lessons that ask questions.

Q2. What programs at Clifton Ridge help people be creative?

Ans. Programs in music, visual arts, theater, and creative writing give students a chance to find their talents and show who they are.

Q3. How do you help students stay healthy?

Ans. Counseling services, wellness programs, and mindfulness activities help students stay emotionally stable and strong.

Q4. What chances do students have to be leaders?

Ans. Student councils, peer mentoring, and group projects help kids learn how to be responsible, work together, and be confident.

Q5. How does the school get families and the community involved?

Ans. Family events, workshops, and community service projects help students get to know their neighbors and get involved.