Clifford School School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
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This School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is published annually as required by California state law. It provides information about the condition and performance of Clifford School to help families and the community understand how our school is doing.
About the School
School Profile & Mission
California Gold Ribbon School
Clifford School has been recognized as a California Gold Ribbon School — a statewide distinction honoring schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and innovative practices in teaching and learning.
School Profile
Address225 Clifford Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062
Phone(650) 482-2402
PrincipalKristy Jackson
Emailkjackson@rcsdk8.net
Grade SpanTransitional Kindergarten – 8th Grade
Total Enrollment698 students
What Makes Us Special
RecognitionCalifornia Gold Ribbon School
ELA54% — above district and state for two consecutive years
BehaviorSuspension rate down 78% year-over-year to 1.08%
CampusTK–8 continuum on one campus serving 698 students
CommunityStrong family engagement through SSC, ELAC, and Unidos
District Information
Clifford School is part of the Redwood City School District. District phone: (650) 482-2200 · Superintendent: Dr. John Baker, Ed.D. · rcsdk8.net
Student Population
2024–25 Enrollment
698
Total Students
68%
Hispanic / Latino
62%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
28%
English Learners
Enrollment by Grade Level
Student Demographics
Pupil Outcomes – State Priority 4
Academic Performance
ELA Above District and State — Two Consecutive Years
Clifford's ELA score of 54% in 2024–25 is above both the district (46%) and state (48%) for the second consecutive year. Math improved to 48%, also above district and state averages.
English Language Arts – % Meeting/Exceeding Standard
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State
Mathematics – % Meeting/Exceeding Standard
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Science (Grades 5 & 8) – % Meeting/Exceeding Standard
2023–24
2024–25
2024–25 Results by Student Group
| Student Group | ELA % Met/Exceeded | Math % Met/Exceeded |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 54% | 48% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46% | 39% |
| White | 77% | 72% |
| English Learners | 16% | 16% |
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 43% | 36% |
| Students with Disabilities | 18% | 17% |
Instructional Materials – August 2025 Audit
All Students Have Materials
0% of students lack their own assigned copy of required textbooks.
| Subject | Textbook / Program | Students Without Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Reading / Language Arts | Benchmark Advance/Adelante (TK–5); Amplify ELA (6–8) | 0% |
| Mathematics | Illustrative Mathematics (TK–5, 2021); IM 6–8 (2024) | 0% |
| Science | FOSS NGSS (TK–5); Amplify Science (6–8) | 0% |
| History-Social Science | McGraw-Hill CA Vistas (TK–5); History Alive! (6–8) | 0% |
Conditions of Learning – State Priority 1
Teaching Staff
Fully Credentialed Teachers – 3-Year Trend
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| Credential Status | 2021–22 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Credentialed (properly assigned) | 78.3% | 72.7% | 71.2% |
| Without Credentials / Misassigned | 6.3% | 12.1% | 14.4% |
| Credentialed but Assigned Out-of-Field | 8.7% | 4.5% | 8.2% |
2023–24 Teacher & Administrator Salaries
| Category | RCSD Amount | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Teacher Salary | $64,041 | $61,597 |
| Mid-Range Teacher Salary | $97,976 | $98,902 |
| Highest Teacher Salary | $124,633 | $126,340 |
| Average Principal Salary (Elementary) | $160,238 | $158,383 |
| Superintendent Salary | $275,000 | $288,332 |
Conditions of Learning – State Priority 1
School Facilities
Overall Facility Rating: Good
The campus earned a Good rating on the December 2025 FIT inspection.
| System Inspected | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gas, Mechanical / HVAC, Sewer | Good | – |
| Interior Surfaces | Good | Work orders on file |
| Cleanliness | Good | – |
| Electrical | Good | Work orders on file |
| Restrooms / Fountains | Good | Work orders on file |
| Fire Safety / Hazardous Materials | Good | – |
| Structural / Roofs | Good | – |
| External / Grounds / Doors / Fences | Good | – |
Engagement – State Priority 6
School Climate
Suspension Rate Down 78% — Zero Expulsions
Clifford's suspension rate dropped sharply to 1.08% in 2024–25 — a 78% year-over-year reduction and below the state average of 2.94%. Zero expulsions have been recorded across all three reported years.
| Measure | School 2022–23 | School 2023–24 | School 2024–25 | District 2024–25 | State 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Rate | 3.57% | 4.93% | 1.08% | 1.27% | 2.94% |
| Expulsion Rate | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0.06% |
2024–25 Chronic Absenteeism
| Student Group | Eligible Enrollment | Chronically Absent | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 700 | 119 | 17.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 474 | 93 | 19.6% |
| English Learners | 197 | 50 | 25.4% |
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 438 | 94 | 21.5% |
| Students with Disabilities | 151 | 38 | 25.2% |
Engagement – State Priority 3
Family & Community Involvement
How to Get Involved
School Site CouncilShared governance & decision-making
ELACEnglish Language Advisory Committee
UnidosParent organization open to all families
VolunteerClassrooms, field trips, school events
Contact(650) 482-2402
Stay Connected
Other SARC Information
Budget & Resources
$20,441
Total Expenditure per Pupil (2023–24)
$11,875
Unrestricted per Pupil
$8,566
Restricted per Pupil
$95,602
Avg. Teacher Salary at Site
Federal Funding (2024–25)
Title IBasic Grants Low Income; Migrant Education
Title II: Part ATeacher Quality
Title IIILimited English Proficiency
IDEASpecial Education
State Funding (2024–25)
ASESAfter School Education and Safety
State LotteryInstructional Materials
State IDEASpecial Education
For More Information
Contact
Clifford School
225 Clifford Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94062
Phone: (650) 482-2402
Principal: Kristy Jackson
Email: kjackson@rcsdk8.net
Web: clifford.rcsdk8.net
Redwood City School District
Phone: (650) 482-2200
Superintendent: Dr. John Baker, Ed.D.
Web: rcsdk8.net