Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heathcote School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heathcote School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Heathcote School's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heathcote School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heathcote School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
62%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heathcote School's ranking?
Heathcote School is ranked #163 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Heathcote School often compared to?
Heathcote Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quaker Ridge School, Greenacres School, Fox Meadow School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Heathcote School?
362 students attend Heathcote School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Heathcote School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heathcote School?
Heathcote School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Heathcote School offer ?
Heathcote School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heathcote School part of?
Heathcote School is part of Scarsdale Union Free School District.
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