Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Briarcliff Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Briarcliff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Briarcliff Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Briarcliff Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briarcliff Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
10%
25%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briarcliff Elementary School's ranking?
Briarcliff Elementary School is ranked #848 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Briarcliff Elementary School often compared to?
Briarcliff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Drive Elementary School, Farmington Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Briarcliff Elementary School?
472 students attend Briarcliff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Briarcliff Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarcliff Elementary School?
Briarcliff Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Briarcliff Elementary School offer ?
Briarcliff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Briarcliff Elementary School part of?
Briarcliff Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 9/28/2020
I hope you don't have to cross the administration. They will offer you a lack of accountability and vindictiveness. The principal and staff will not fight for your child and getting help with their special needs. All you will get is double speak and no help if they don't agree with you. They will make the whole ordeal difficult enough where you will be forced to bring in help.
5 1/17/2018
Briarcliff Elementary is an excellent public school.
2 5/16/2016
Where did they get the ratio of 1:12 Has anyone walked through the halls and looked in the classrooms? Class sizes have increased. If class ratio was 1:12, teachers would be a lot happy working at this school.
5 6/16/2008
Briarcliff is a great school! Teachers are highly qualified. Unfortunately, administration changed this year and changed the environment of the school. The warm, friendly atmosphere that was, is now gone under the new administration. I hope this change doesn't have a negative effect on the staff and students of Briarcliff.
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