Top Rankings
Edgemont 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 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,931 students in Edgemont Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Edgemont Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,931 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Edgemont Union Free School District, which is ranked #22 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
718 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
37%
10%
# Hispanic Students
181 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
29%
# Black Students
39 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
827 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
43%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
162 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
104
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
133
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
145
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
140
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
166
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
157
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
147
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
160
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
155
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
168
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
14
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,132 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,595 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,132
$31,353
Spending / Student
$30,595
$32,230
Best Edgemont Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgemont Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 White Oak Ln
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 725-1500
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 725-1500
Grades: 7-12
| 949 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Greenville School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Glendale Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 472-7760
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 472-7760
Grades: K-6
| 551 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Seely Place School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
51 Seely Pl
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 472-8040
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 472-8040
Grades: K-6
| 431 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edgemont Union Free School District?
Edgemont Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,931 students.
What is the rank of Edgemont Union Free School District?
Edgemont Union Free School District is ranked #22 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 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edgemont Union Free School District?
43% of Edgemont Union Free School District students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edgemont Union Free School District?
Edgemont 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 Edgemont Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,595 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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