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Briarcliff Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

33^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Better than 98% of New York middle schools

Summary

Briarcliff Middle School is a highly-regarded public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Part of the Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, which is ranked 30 out of 874 school districts in New York, Briarcliff Middle School has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, ranking as high as 33rd out of 1,500 middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Briarcliff Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming state averages on New York State Assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, 92.16% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.38%. In math, 96.15% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 46.74%. The school also excels in serving all student subgroups, ranking among the top 50 middle schools in the state for female, Asian, Hispanic, and white students, as well as the top 110 for special education students.

Briarcliff Middle School's strong performance extends to Regents exams, with 100% proficiency rates in Algebra I and Living Environment/Earth Science in recent years, far exceeding the state averages. While the school outperforms the state by a wide margin, it also ranks among the top-performing middle schools in its nearby peer group, including H.C. Crittenden Middle School, Pierre Van Cortlandt School, and Seven Bridges Middle School. This consistent high performance over the past decade is a testament to the quality of Briarcliff Middle School's educational program and the dedication of its staff.

298

Students ?

9.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$37,611

Per pupil spending ?

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

444 Pleasantville Rd
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510-1922

(914) 488-8380

District: Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District

Students who attend Briarcliff Middle School usually attend:

High:

Briarcliff High School

Feeder schools for Briarcliff Middle School:

Elementary:

Todd Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.1%

Asian:

17.8%

Two or more races:

10.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (92% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of New York middle schools

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school92%

District avg92%

New York avg52%

33^rd of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^th of 874Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	97.7	33 of 1500	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	96.5	51 of 1504	96.6%	★★★★★
2023	95.3	66 of 1500	95.6%	★★★★★
2022	96.8	44 of 1479	97.0%	★★★★★
2021	91.2	79 of 1242	93.6%	★★★★★
2019	95.1	69 of 1439	95.2%	★★★★★
2018	89.8	110 of 1438	92.4%	★★★★★
2017	90.9	101 of 1455	93.1%	★★★★★
2016	91.1	86 of 1429	94.0%	★★★★★
2015	96.1	40 of 1407	97.2%	★★★★★
2014	96.5	33 of 1401	97.6%	★★★★★
2013	97.2	26 of 1373	98.1%	★★★★★
2012	93.5	26 of 1337	98.1%	★★★★★
2011	92.2	41 of 1295	96.8%	★★★★★
2010	92.3	30 of 1243	97.6%	★★★★★
2009	87.4	14 of 1224	98.9%	★★★★★
2008	88.8	25 of 1185	97.9%	★★★★★
2007	90.6	29 of 1123	97.4%	★★★★★
2006	94.4	11 of 1095	99.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	85.6	35 of 406	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	86.9	24 of 396	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	86.0	23 of 388	94.1%	★★★★★
2022	88.0	23 of 381	94.0%	★★★★★
2021	78.1	36 of 236	84.7%	★★★★☆
2019	87.8	26 of 369	93.0%	★★★★★
2018	81.7	53 of 374	85.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	98.0	15 of 1457	99.0%	★★★★★
2024	97.1	28 of 1465	98.1%	★★★★★
2023	95.8	46 of 1463	96.9%	★★★★★
2022	96.2	39 of 1454	97.3%	★★★★★
2021	90.4	58 of 1066	94.6%	★★★★★
2019	93.4	71 of 1370	94.8%	★★★★★
2018	92.8	67 of 1353	95.0%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	93.3	46 of 965	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	96.3	31 of 953	96.7%	★★★★★
2023	91.2	50 of 943	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	94.8	29 of 914	96.8%	★★★★★
2021	80.2	60 of 449	86.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	96.1	52 of 1455	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.0	76 of 1464	94.8%	★★★★★
2023	91.2	105 of 1464	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	96.1	52 of 1455	96.4%	★★★★★
2021	89.7	77 of 1071	92.8%	★★★★★
2019	95.0	68 of 1366	95.0%	★★★★★
2018	86.4	141 of 1352	89.6%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	93.5	4 of 235	98.3%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	86.9	110 of 1298	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	72.3	196 of 1303	85.0%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	185 of 1307	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	67.8	237 of 1283	81.5%	★★★★☆
2021	63.9	109 of 522	79.1%	★★★★☆
2019	57.6	285 of 1139	75.0%	★★★★☆
2018	47.5	485 of 1170	58.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	94.3	21 of 775	97.3%	★★★★★
2024	90.6	55 of 778	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	88.6	78 of 772	89.9%	★★★★★
2022	89.8	59 of 748	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	86.0	60 of 614	90.2%	★★★★★
2019	86.1	74 of 716	89.7%	★★★★☆
2018	80.8	110 of 763	85.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)99th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)98th percentile~ school

White (2025)97th percentile~ school

Male (2025)96th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)95th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2025)92nd percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2025)91st percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I100%+44 vs state

Science95%+52 vs state

Math94%+42 vs state

English Language Arts89%+38 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				NY State Assessments Math (2025)				NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Briarcliff Middle School	Public	6-8	444 Pleasantville Rd	Briarcliff Manor	10510	Westchester County	Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(914) 488-8380	298	31	9.6	2.7%	179 (60.1%)	7 (2.3%)	29 (9.7%)	53 (17.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.1%)	97.7	33^rd of 1500 public middle schools	97.8%		96.5	51^st of 1504 public middle schools	96.6%	18			100.0				86.0	88.5	92.2		92.9	94.2	96.2		95.1	99.7	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.7	99.7	$37,611	$39	$37,571
Pleasantville Middle School	Public	5-8	40 Romer Ave	Pleasantville	10570	Westchester County	Pleasantville Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(914) 741-1450	495	50	9.9	14.1%	331 (66.9%)	13 (2.6%)	98 (19.8%)	26 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.1%)	89.2	144^th of 1500 public middle schools	90.4%		89.7	135^th of 1504 public middle schools	91.0%	9	100.0		100.0			81.0	70.5	78.5	82.3	75.6	75.7	77.9	85.7	72.1	56.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$32,910	$371	$32,539
Robert E Bell School	Public	5-8	50 Senter St	Chappaqua	10514	Westchester County	Chappaqua Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 238-7202	587	59	10.0	6.1%	391 (66.6%)	11 (1.9%)	40 (6.8%)	111 (18.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.3%)	97.4	37^th of 1500 public middle schools	97.5%		97.6	35^th of 1504 public middle schools	97.7%	2			96.0	93.3		88.4	89.5	90.6	93.0	89.9	94.2	92.6	88.0	79.1		96.8	98.7	99.8	99.8	99.8	100.0	99.4	98.7	$38,996	$231	$38,765
Roosevelt School	Public	5	190 Croton Ave	Ossining	10562	Westchester County	Ossining Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 762-2682	374	30	12.6	43.0%	60 (16.0%)	28 (7.5%)	271 (72.5%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)								(n/a)						44.9				40.8				30.3		99.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.7	99.7	$33,729	$499	$33,230
Westlake Middle School	Public	6-8	825 Westlake Dr	Thornwood	10594	Westchester County	Mount Pleasant Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 769-8540	477	53	9.0	10.9%	363 (76.1%)	3 (0.6%)	74 (15.5%)	24 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	74.6	321^st of 1500 public middle schools	78.6%		78.2	256^th of 1504 public middle schools	83.0%	65			100.0	82.6			77.8	58.1	64.1		73.0	71.3	14.3		47.6	99.1	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.8	99.8	$34,736	$555	$34,181
Valhalla Middle School	Public	6-8	300 Columbus Ave	Valhalla	10595	Westchester County	Valhalla Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 683-5011	322	34	9.5	23.9%	157 (48.8%)	19 (5.9%)	116 (36.0%)	13 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.3%)	82.8	218^th of 1500 public middle schools	85.5%		76.5	281^st of 1504 public middle schools	81.3%	63			100.0	96.9			62.1	62.4	83.2		71.6	68.3	90.8		59.7	98.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$39,582	$651	$38,931
Anne M Dorner Middle School	Public	6-8	Van Cortlandt Ave	Ossining	10562	Westchester County	Ossining Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 762-5740	1,032	96	10.7	46.6%	169 (16.4%)	78 (7.6%)	723 (70.1%)	26 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.4%)	32.1	1073^rd of 1500 public middle schools	28.5%		32.2	1079^th of 1504 public middle schools	28.3%	6			100.0		53.8		33.0	32.5	40.3		39.9	50.6	44.4		26.5	99.1	99.2	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.4	99.8	99.8	$32,547	$510	$32,037
Sleepy Hollow Middle School	Public	6-8	210 N Broadway	North Tarrytown	10591	Westchester County	Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns	No	No	No	No	(914) 332-6275	617	57	10.8	55.3%	159 (25.8%)	16 (2.6%)	393 (63.7%)	18 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.9%)	47.6	766^th of 1500 public middle schools	48.9%		44.8	816^th of 1504 public middle schools	45.7%	50		70.7	100.0				52.7	47.3	44.0		53.4	51.7	44.1			92.9	98.3	98.2	98.2	98.2	98.3	98.8	95.2	$33,229	$441	$32,788
Seven Bridges Middle School	Public	5-8	222 Seven Bridges Rd	Chappaqua	10514	Westchester County	Chappaqua Central School District	No	No	No	No	(914) 238-7203	500	50	10.0	6.0%	342 (68.4%)	7 (1.4%)	35 (7.0%)	81 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.0%)	96.9	46^th of 1500 public middle schools	96.9%		97.8	27^th of 1504 public middle schools	98.2%	19			96.0	92.7		91.1	84.9	85.2	87.0	87.4	96.0	95.8	89.6	71.2		99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	$42,086	$414	$41,672
H C Crittenden Middle School	Public	6-8	10 MacDonald Ave	Armonk	10504	Westchester County	Byram Hills Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 273-4250	474	54	8.7	4.0%	364 (76.8%)	4 (0.8%)	34 (7.2%)	37 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (7.0%)	97.1	42^nd of 1500 public middle schools	97.2%		96.6	49^th of 1504 public middle schools	96.7%	7			100.0		98.8		87.0	88.7	90.6		93.1	90.2	94.2		82.2	99.1	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	99.3	$47,954	$318	$47,636

Frequently Asked Questions about Briarcliff Middle School

Is Briarcliff Middle School a good school?

Yes! Briarcliff Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 33^rd of 1500 New York middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Briarcliff Middle School?

Students at Briarcliff Middle School are 60% White, 18% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 2% African American.

How many students attend Briarcliff Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 298 students attended Briarcliff Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Briarcliff Middle School attend?

Students who attend Briarcliff Middle School usually go on to attend Briarcliff High School

What district is Briarcliff Middle School in?

Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District

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