Very Good
#434 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 18% in state
Briarcliff Middle School
Middle School · Mountain Lakes Public School District · Mountain Lakes, NJ
A Mountain Lakes Public School District middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
93 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
- Math 77% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Briarcliff Middle School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 85% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 38 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Briarcliff Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$915,100
Median rent
$2,941/mo
College educated
84.4%
Homeownership
97.1%
Poverty rate
1.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Craig SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 2–12 | 0.7 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| John Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 3–8 | 1.7 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Valleyview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 731 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mountain Lakes Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $34,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Briarcliff Middle School is listed in Mountain Lakes Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Briarcliff Middle School
Briarcliff Middle School is a public middle school in Mountain Lakes, NJ, part of Mountain Lakes Public School District, serving approximately 257 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (973) 334-0342
- Area population (ZIP 07046)
- 4,535
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07046; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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