Serving 270 students in grades 6-8, Briarcliff Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 1% in NJ)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Briarcliff Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Briarcliff Middle School's student population of 270 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Briarcliff Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)94%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
7%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
69%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Briarcliff Middle School?
270 students attend Briarcliff Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Briarcliff Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarcliff Middle School?
Briarcliff Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Briarcliff Middle School offer ?
Briarcliff Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Briarcliff Middle School part of?
Briarcliff Middle School is part of Mountain Lakes Public School District.
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