Very Good
#434 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 18% in state
Briarcliff Middle School
Middle School · Mountain Lakes Public School District
93 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
7.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
7.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#434 of 2,466
In Mountain Lakes
#3 of 4
public schools
In district
#3 of 4
Mountain Lakes Public School District
Equity
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Briarcliff Middle School
Middle School in Mountain Lakes · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Briarcliff Middle School
Briarcliff Middle School is a public middle school in Mountain Lakes, NJ, part of Mountain Lakes Public School District. Briarcliff Middle School serves approximately 257 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Briarcliff Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Briarcliff Middle School show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.9
What Parents Should Know
At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Briarcliff Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Briarcliff Middle School — Students at Briarcliff Middle School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
1.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 38 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.3/10.
How Briarcliff Middle School Compares
See how Briarcliff Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
93 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Briarcliff Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Central Middle School (rated 8.2/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Parsippany), with a very similar rating. Another option is Valleyview Middle School (rated 7.9/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Denville), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Brooklawn Middle School (rated 7.8/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Parsippany), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Mountain Lakes, see our Mountain Lakes schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Elementary School Mountain Lakes | 0.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Mountain Lakes High School Mountain Lakes | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impaired Mountain Lakes | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Intervale Elementary School Boonton | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| THE CRAIG SCHOOL Mountain Lakes | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| School Street School Boonton | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL Boonton | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| SEDES SAPEINTIAE SCHOOL INC Boonton | 1.5 mi | — |
| ALPHABETLAND Boonton | 1.4 mi | — |
| Eastlake Elementary School Parsippany | 2.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Boonton High School Boonton | 1.6 mi | 5.3 |
| John Hill School Boonton | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Lake Parsippany Elementary School Parsippany | 2.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Rockaway Valley School Boonton Township | 2.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Valleyview Middle School Denville | 1.9 mi | 7.9 |
| ST ELIZABETH NURSERY & MONTESSORI SCHOOL Parsippany | 2.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Central Middle School Parsippany | 2.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Knollwood Elementary School Parsippany | 2.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Northvail Elementary School Parsippany | 2.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Brooklawn Middle School Parsippany | 2.5 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07046 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$915,100
Median Rent
$2,941/mo
Population
4,535
College Educated
84.4%
Homeownership
97.1%
Avg Commute
34.9 min
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Median Age
43.6
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School Wharton, NJ | 7.9 |
| Patrick M Villano School Emerson, NJ | 7.9 |
| Green Brook Middle School Green Brook, NJ | 8.0 |
| Mendham Township Middle School Brookside, NJ | 8.0 |
| Somerville Middle School Somerville, NJ | 8.0 |
| Alfred S. Faust Middle School East Rutherford, NJ | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Briarcliff Middle School
What grades does Briarcliff Middle School serve?
Briarcliff Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Briarcliff Middle School?
Briarcliff Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarcliff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarcliff Middle School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Briarcliff Middle School rank in NJ?
Briarcliff Middle School ranks #434 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Briarcliff Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Briarcliff Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Briarcliff Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Briarcliff Middle School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Briarcliff Middle School a charter school?
No, Briarcliff Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Briarcliff Middle School a Title I school?
No, Briarcliff Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Briarcliff Middle School?
1.2% of students at Briarcliff Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 1.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (973) 334-0342
Resources & Links
District
Mountain Lakes Public School District- District Enrollment
- 1,249
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $34,223
- District Rank
- #3 of 4
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