BRIARCLIFF MIDDLE SCHOOL

BRIARCLIFF MANOR UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

444 PLEASANTVILLE RD
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY 10510

www.briarcliffschools.org

298 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Briarcliff Middle School, located in the residential community of Briarcliff Manor, New York, is a highly regarded public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, the school is widely recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence, rigorous curriculum, and a supportive learning environment that fosters both intellectual and social-emotional growth. The school is known for its small-district feel, which allows for personalized attention and a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families.

Beyond its academic offerings, Briarcliff Middle School provides a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, aimed at helping students explore their interests and develop leadership skills. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare its student body for the challenges of the high school curriculum while cultivating a sense of community responsibility and global citizenship. Its location in Westchester County makes it a pillar of the local educational landscape, consistently performing well in state assessments and regional educational rankings.

298

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRIARCLIFF MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	29
Black	7
Asian	53
Two or More	30

White
179 (60.1%)
Asian
53 (17.8%)
Two or More
30 (10.1%)
Hispanic
29 (9.7%)
Black
7 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BRIARCLIFF MANOR UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)488-8380
Website:	http://www.briarcliffschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 103

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 104