Edgemont Union Free School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 3 public schools in Edgemont Union Free School District, serving 2,013 students. Edgemont Union Free School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
- Public schools in Edgemont Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the New York public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 54% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
- The top ranked public schools in Edgemont Union Free School District are Edgemont Junior-senior High School, Seely Place School and Greenville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Edgemont Union Free School District |
| School District Website | http://www.edgemont.org |
| School District Phone Number | (914) 472-7768 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NY) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 4,796 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,013 Students | 2,697,340 Students |
| # of Teachers | 153 Teachers | 204,832 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Edgemont Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #64 out of 787 school districts (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 52% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 18,915 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 683 Students | 250,784 Students |
| % Asian Students | 34% | 9% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 159 Students | 726,968 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 8% | 27% |
| # of Black Students | 33 Students | 462,099 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 1,005 Students | 1,167,330 Students |
| % White Students | 50% | 43% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 6,859 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 131 Students | 64,385 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 51,929 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 143 | 192,603 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 144 | 196,765 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 136 | 197,986 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 155 | 200,330 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 152 | 201,696 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 169 | 202,891 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 153 | 199,155 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 156 | 197,065 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 169 | 198,053 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 170 | 218,199 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 149 | 211,573 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 151 | 194,547 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 154 | 193,423 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 12 | 41,125 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $27,737 in this school district is less than the state median of $36,800. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $30,424 is less than the state median of $35,944. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NY) |
| Total Revenue | $56 MM | $34 MM |
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| Spending | $61 MM | $33 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $27,737 | $36,800 |
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| Revenue / Student | $30,424 | $35,944 |
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Edgemont Union Free School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Edgemont Junior-senior High School Math: 87% | Reading: 85%
Rank:9/, Top 20%200 White Oak Ln10
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 725-1500
Grades: 7-12 | 949 students
- Seely Place School Math: 83% | Reading: 84%
Rank:9/, Top 20%51 Seely Pl10
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 472-8040
Grades: K-6 | 539 students
- Greenville School Math: 81% | Reading: 78%
Rank:8/, Top 30%100 Glendale Rd10
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 472-7760
Grades: K-6 | 525 students
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