Scarsdale Union Free School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools in Scarsdale Union Free School District, serving 4,770 students. Scarsdale Union Free School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
Public schools in Scarsdale Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the New York public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (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 Scarsdale Union Free School District are Scarsdale Senior High School, Fox Meadow School and Edgewood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 12:1 is less than the New York public school average of 13:1.
Overview
School District Name | Scarsdale Union Free School District |
School District Website | http://www.scarsdaleschools.org |
School District Phone Number | (914) 721-2410 |
School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NY) |
# of Schools | 7 Schools | 4,797 Schools |
# of Students | 4,770 Students | 2,697,340 Students |
# of Teachers | 383 Teachers | 204,832 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
Scarsdale 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 99% 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 | #44 out of 787 school districts (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 52% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.71 |
# of American Indian Students | 5 Students | 18,915 Students |
% American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
# of Asian Students | 944 Students | 250,784 Students |
% Asian Students | 20% | 9% |
# of Hispanic Students | 326 Students | 726,968 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 7% | 27% |
# of Black Students | 43 Students | 462,099 Students |
% Black Students | 1% | 17% |
# of White Students | 3,163 Students | 1,167,330 Students |
% White Students | 66% | 43% |
# of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 6,859 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
# of Two or more races Students | 288 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: | 325 | 192,603 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 329 | 196,765 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 350 | 197,986 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 368 | 200,330 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 387 | 201,696 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 346 | 202,891 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 377 | 199,155 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 380 | 197,065 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 391 | 198,053 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 384 | 218,199 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 381 | 211,573 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 370 | 194,547 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 382 | 193,423 |
# of Ungraded Students: | - | 41,125 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $32,539 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 $31,473 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 | $155 MM | $34 MM |
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Spending | $150 MM | $33 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $32,539 | $36,800 |
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Revenue / Student | $31,473 | $35,944 |
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Scarsdale Union Free School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Scarsdale Senior High School Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%Rank:10/Top 1%1057 Post Rd10
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2450
Grades: 9-12 | 1,517 student
- Fox Meadow School Math: 94% | Reading: 89%Rank:9/Top 20%59 Brewster Rd10
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2720
Grades: K-5 | 473 students
- Edgewood School Math: 93% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20%1 Roosevelt Pl10
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2700
Grades: K-5 | 401 students
- Heathcote School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20%26 Palmer Ave10
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2760
Grades: K-5 | 391 students
- Quaker Ridge School Math: 90% | Reading: 86%Rank:9/Top 20%125 Weaver St10
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2780
Grades: K-5 | 471 students
- Greenacres School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20%41 Huntington Ave10
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2740
Grades: K-5 | 369 students
- Scarsdale Middle School Math: 85% | Reading: 81%Rank:9/Top 20%134 Mamaroneck Rd10
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2600
Grades: 6-8 | 1,148 student
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