Serving 1,083 students in grades 6-8, Scarsdale Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,083 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Scarsdale Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Scarsdale school district, covering approximately 7.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scarsdale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Scarsdale Middle School's student population of 1,083 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,083 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scarsdale Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scarsdale Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
34.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scarsdale Middle School's ranking?
Scarsdale Middle School is ranked #122 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Scarsdale Middle School often compared to?
Scarsdale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rye Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Scarsdale Middle School?
1,083 students attend Scarsdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Scarsdale Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scarsdale Middle School?
Scarsdale Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Scarsdale Middle School offer ?
Scarsdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Scarsdale Middle School part of?
Scarsdale Middle School is part of Scarsdale Union Free School District.
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