Serving 1,131 students in grades 6-10, Scarsdale Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 1,131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 20%)
- 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 1,131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scarsdale Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scarsdale Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#376 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
57%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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 #376 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Scarsdale Middle School often compared to?
Scarsdale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgemont Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
1,131 students attend Scarsdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Scarsdale Middle School students are White, 25% 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 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Scarsdale Middle School offer ?
Scarsdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-10 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Scarsdale Middle School part of?
Scarsdale Middle School is part of Scarsdale Union Free School District.
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