Briarcliff Middle School in Briarcliff Manor, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Briarcliff Middle School is a suburban public school in Briarcliff Manor, New York that is part of Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District. It serves 298 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.6:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

298 Students

28 Teachers

444 Pleasantville Rd

Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 View local requests

http://www.briarcliffschools.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Briarcliff Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Shearer

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Briarcliff Middle School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

31%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Briarcliff Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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