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Briarcliff Elementary School

4100 Nw Briarcliff Rd
Kansas City, MO 64116
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Top 30%
Tel: (816) 321-5030
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Briarcliff Elementary School serves 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Briarcliff Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Briarcliff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

School Overview

Briarcliff Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
304 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Briarcliff Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Briarcliff Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#610 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
17%
7%
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Black
18%
15%
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White
52%
70%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
North Kansas City 74 School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Briarcliff Elementary School's ranking?

Briarcliff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Briarcliff Elementary School?

304 students attend Briarcliff Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Briarcliff Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarcliff Elementary School?

Briarcliff Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Briarcliff Elementary School offer ?

Briarcliff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Briarcliff Elementary School part of?

Briarcliff Elementary School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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