Scarsdale Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,678 students in Scarsdale Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of 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 47%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Scarsdale Union Free School District, which is ranked #13 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 97% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,155 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
25%
10%
# Hispanic Students
386 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
29%
# Black Students
45 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
2,704 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
58%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
382 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
366
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
323
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
343
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
362
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
310
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
382
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
382
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
353
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
394
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
381
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
358
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
365
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
355
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
4
36,056
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,917 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,180 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Scarsdale Union Free School District?
Scarsdale Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,678 students.
What is the rank of Scarsdale Union Free School District?
Scarsdale Union Free School District is ranked #13 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scarsdale Union Free School District?
58% of Scarsdale Union Free School District students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 8% 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 Union Free School District?
Scarsdale Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Scarsdale Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,180 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 4,678 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 97% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
