Briarcliff Middle School

Briarcliff Middle School serves 296 students in grades 6 through 8 in the affluent community of Briarcliff Manor. With a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1 and 30 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides an intimate learning environment where students receive considerable individual attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive 8.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #252 out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 95th percentile.

Students show particularly strong literacy skills, with 79% achieving proficiency or above in ELA/Reading, while 67% demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics. This academic excellence reflects the community's commitment to education, where 72% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood surrounding the school is characterized by prosperity, with a median household income of $198,713 and median home values of $815,200, while maintaining a low poverty rate of just 5.6%.

Located on Pleasantville Road in this large suburban setting of Westchester County, Briarcliff Middle School benefits from being situated in one of New York's most educationally supportive communities, where families prioritize academic achievement and have the resources to support their children's educational journey.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, Briarcliff Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.