At a glance
Reported students
263
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
343
Briarcliff Middle School: 263 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
8.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 269
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.7:1
What the reported data says about Briarcliff Middle School
Briarcliff Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Mountain Lakes. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Mountain Lakes Public School District. NCES reports 263 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.6:1, below the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70%) and Asian (19%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Briarcliff Middle School
- 1How do the reported 8.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 1.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black2.3%
- Asian19%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mountain Lakes Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wildwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
423 reported students
Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impaired
Elementary · Grades PK–08
64 reported students
Mountain Lakes High School
High · Grades 09–12
546 reported students
Public schools near Briarcliff Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hill School Middle · Boonton Town Public School District | 03–08 | 556 | 1.7 mi |
| Valleyview Middle School Middle · Denville Township K-8 School District | 06–08 | 571 | 1.9 mi |
| Central Middle School Middle · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District | 06–08 | 755 | 2.2 mi |
| Brooklawn Middle School Middle · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District | 06–08 | 925 | 2.5 mi |
| Robert R Lazar Middle School Middle · Montville Township School District | 06–08 | 798 | 3.4 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Middle · Rockaway Borough School District | 04–08 | 299 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Briarcliff Middle School
What grades does Briarcliff Middle School serve?
Briarcliff Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mountain Lakes Public School District.
How many students attend Briarcliff Middle School?
Briarcliff Middle School reported 263 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 269 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Briarcliff Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 8.6:1, based on 263 students and 30.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Briarcliff Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Briarcliff Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mountain Lakes Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Briarcliff Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
1.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Briarcliff Middle School in?
Briarcliff Middle School is part of Mountain Lakes Public School District, based in Mt Lakes, NJ, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Briarcliff Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Hill School (1.7 mi), Valleyview Middle School (1.9 mi), Central Middle School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.