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Scarsdale Middle School in Scarsdale, NY
(06-08 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 95
Address
 134 MAMARONECK RD
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Telephone
(914) 721-2600
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Website
http://www.scarsdaleschools.org
City-data.com school rating
95
Students
1,173
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
96.2
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
School district
SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Charter school
No
Title I status
Not a Title I school
Magnet School Indicator
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
HEATHCOTE SCHOOL (0.6 miles):

98
FOX MEADOW SCHOOL (1.1 miles):

98
EDGEWOOD SCHOOL (1.3 miles):

98
QUAKER RIDGE SCHOOL (1.7 miles):

98
GREENACRES SCHOOL (1.3 miles):

97
Scarsdale Middle School:

95
SCARSDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (0.9 miles):

93
GEORGE M DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1.4 miles):

68
WHITE PLAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL (1.5 miles):

52
Scarsdale Middle School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Westchester County:

63
Scarsdale:

96
Scarsdale Middle School:

95

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 1,173
Enrollment in 2015: 1,132
Enrollment in 2014: 1,134
Enrollment in 2013: 1,172
Enrollment in 2012: 1,160
Enrollment in 2011: 1,179
Enrollment in 2010: 1,105
Enrollment in 2009: 1,067
Enrollment in 2008: 1,024
Enrollment in 2007: 1,061
Enrollment in 2006: 1,100
Enrollment in 2005: 1,120
Enrollment in 2004: 1,121
Enrollment in 2003: 1,107
Enrollment in 2002: 1,094
Enrollment in 2001: 1,005
Enrollment in 2000: 947
Enrollment in 1999: 874

Scarsdale Middle School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG06G07G08UGTotal
All students40338038731,173
Female students178192193 - 563
Male students2251881943610
American Indian/Alaska Native students - 1 - - 1
Asian students765772 - 205
Hispanic students262432183
Black students552 - 12
White students2742622602798
Two or More Races students223121 - 74

Enrollment by grade:
6th grade enrollment: 403
7th grade enrollment: 380
8th grade enrollment: 387
Ungraded enrollment: 3

Scarsdale Middle School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 563 (48.0%)
School:

48.0%
New York:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 610 (52.0%)
Here:

52.0%
State:

47.5%

Scarsdale Middle School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 1 (0.1%)
School:

0.1%
State:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 205 (17.5%)
Scarsdale Middle School:

17.5%
New York:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 83 (7.1%)
Scarsdale Middle School:

7.1%
New York:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 12 (1.0%)
School:

1.0%
State:

12.0%
White enrollment: 798 (68.0%)
Here:

68.0%
State:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 74 (6.3%)
Here:

6.3%
New York:

2.9%

Scarsdale Middle School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Grade 8 English: 21
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 22
  • Grade 8 Science: 22
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 22

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 96.2

Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 6
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 3
Number of FTE school counselors: 4
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 19
Number of FTE nurses: 2
Number of FTE psychologists: 2

Student/Teacher Ratio
Scarsdale Middle School:

12.2
State:

14.0
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 1
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 79

Total number of classes taught: 437
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 1


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 2
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 1

Scarsdale Middle School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio


School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $16,517,505
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 93 (Salary Expenditures: $12,516,901)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 37 (Salary Expenditures: $438,827)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 11 (Salary Expenditures: $881,388)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 12 (Salary Expenditures: $8,064,983)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $782,308

Limited English Proficiency:
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    Students Enrolled in LEP Programs

  • Hispanic2
  • Asian13
  • White2
  • Multirace2
  • IDEA2
Students Enrolled in LEP Programs: 19 (male: 8, female: 11)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all female)
  • Asian: 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
  • White: 2 (all female)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all female)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all male)

Students with disabilities:
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Students with Disabilities (IDEA): Students with intellectual disabilities; hearing impairment, including deafness; speech or language impairment; visual impairment, including blindness; serious emotional disturbance; orthopedic impairment; autism; traumatic brain injury; developmental delay; other health impairment; specific learning disability; deaf-blindness; or multiple disabilities and who, by reason thereof, receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) according to an Individualized Education Program, Individual Family Service Plan, or service plan. The "Students with Disabilities (IDEA)" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under IDEA.

Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.

    Students with disabilities served under IDEA

  • Hispanic8
  • Asian11
  • White92
  • Multirace4
Students with disabilities served under IDEA: 115 (male: 73, female: 42)
  • Hispanic: 8 (male: 4, female: 4)
  • Asian: 11 (male: 4, female: 7)
  • White: 92 (male: 61, female: 31)
  • Two or More Races: 4 (all male)

    Students with disabilities served under Section 504

  • Hispanic4
  • Asian7
  • Black2
  • White97
  • Multirace4
Students with disabilities served under Section 504: 114 (male: 77, female: 37)
  • Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Asian: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
  • Black: 2 (all female)
  • White: 97 (male: 68, female: 29)
  • Two or More Races: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 1,650 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
6th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All326
  • Males323
  • Females331
  • Hispanic327
  • Asian333
  • Black327
  • White323
  • Multirace335
  • IDEA304
ELA students tested with valid scores: 344
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 326

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

65%
New York:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 27%
Students scoring at Level 4: 38%

4%
31%
27%
38%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All345
  • Males345
  • Females344
  • Hispanic343
  • Asian359
  • Black328
  • White340
  • Multirace346
  • IDEA299
Math students tested with valid scores: 344
Computed mean of student Math scores: 345

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

83%
New York:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 2%
Students scoring at Level 2: 15%
Students scoring at Level 3: 25%
Students scoring at Level 4: 58%

2%
15%
25%
58%
7th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All326
  • Males324
  • Females328
  • Hispanic318
  • Asian333
  • Black307
  • White325
  • Multirace327
  • IDEA296
ELA students tested with valid scores: 345
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 326

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

68%
New York:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 3%
Students scoring at Level 2: 29%
Students scoring at Level 3: 48%
Students scoring at Level 4: 20%

3%
29%
48%
20%

    MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All336
  • Males339
  • Females332
  • Hispanic329
  • Asian352
  • Black327
  • White332
  • Multirace333
  • IDEA295
Math students tested with valid scores: 349
Computed mean of student Math scores: 336

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

78%
New York:

34%

Students scoring at Level 1: 5%
Students scoring at Level 2: 17%
Students scoring at Level 3: 45%
Students scoring at Level 4: 33%

5%
17%
45%
33%
8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All323
  • Males318
  • Females328
  • Hispanic314
  • Asian330
  • White322
  • IDEA298
ELA students tested with valid scores: 318
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 323

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

74%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 22%
Students scoring at Level 3: 54%
Students scoring at Level 4: 20%

4%
22%
54%
20%

    MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All335
  • Males334
  • Females336
  • Hispanic324
  • Asian348
  • White332
  • Multirace341
  • IDEA295
Math students tested with valid scores: 351
Computed mean of student Math scores: 335

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

74%
State:

18%

Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 22%
Students scoring at Level 3: 44%
Students scoring at Level 4: 30%

4%
22%
44%
30%

    SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All82
  • Males82
  • Females82
  • Asian85
  • White82
  • Multirace86
  • IDEA67
Science students tested with valid scores: 349
Computed mean of student Science scores: 82

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

94%
New York:

57%

Students scoring at Level 1: 1%
Students scoring at Level 2: 5%
Students scoring at Level 3: 49%
Students scoring at Level 4: 45%

1%
5%
49%
45%

Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.

Scarsdale Middle School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All100%
  • Males100%
  • Females100%
  • Asian100%
  • White100%
  • Multirace100%
  • IDEA100%
Students tested with valid scores: 285
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 16 (6%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 269 (94%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

100%
New York:

93%

6%
94%

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 642 schools)
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.

Scarsdale Middle School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT

6th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

100%
State:

61%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 60%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 40%

60%
40%
7th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 8
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

101%
New York:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 38%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 63%

38%
63%

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)

  • All193
  • Males190
  • Females195
  • Asian200
  • White193
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 368
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 95%

Performance Index (PI):

193
New York:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 183
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All175
  • Males177
  • Females173
  • Hispanic161
  • Asian191
  • White173
  • Multirace175
  • IDEA91
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 2,292
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 90%

Performance Index (PI):

175
New York:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 106
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

    Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All165
  • Males158
  • Females174
  • Hispanic155
  • Asian174
  • White162
  • Multirace184
  • IDEA103
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 2,288
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 88%

Performance Index (PI):

165
New York:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 108

Health & Safety


Offenses:
(State average from 1,445 schools)
An incident refers to a specific criminal act involving one or more victims and offenders. For example, if two students are robbed without a weapon, at the same time and place, this is classified as two robbery victimizations but only one robbery without a weapon incident

A weapon is any instrument or object used with the intent to threaten, injure, or kill. This includes look-alikes if they are used to threaten others.

Physical attack or fight refers to an actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. Physical attack or fight does not include rape.

A threat refers to an act where there was no physical contact between the offender and victim but the victim felt that physical harm could have occurred based on verbal or nonverbal communication by the offender. This includes nonverbal threats (e.g., brandishing a weapon), and verbal threats of physical harm which are made in person. Threats made over the telephone or threatening letters are excluded.
At least one incident at this school that involved a shooting: No
Any of this school's students, faculty, or staff died as a result of a homicide committed at this school: No

Incidents of physical attack or fight without a weapon: 6

Incidents of threats of physical attack without a weapon: 10


Total incidents per 1,000 students
Scarsdale Middle School:

13.6
State:

55.5

Harassment & Bullying:
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(State average from 1,117 schools)
An allegation is a claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically made without proof.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived race, color or national origin. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin constitutes racial harassment.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of religion refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived religion. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of religion constitutes religious harassment.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of sexual orientation refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived sexual orientation. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of sexual orientation constitutes sexual orientation harassment.
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 5
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin per 1,000 students
School:

4.3
State:

3.3
Students reported as harassed or bullied on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
  • White: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
Students disciplined for bullying or harassment on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 5 (all male)
  • White: 5
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2

Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sexual orientation: 3
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sexual orientation per 1,000 students
Here:

2.6
State:

1.7

Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of religion: 1
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of religion per 1,000 students
School:

0.9
State:

0.3


Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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(State average from 3,050 schools)
A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.

    Chronic Student Absenteeism

  • Hispanic7
  • Asian7
  • White25
  • Multirace2
  • LEP5
  • 5047
Chronic Student Absenteeism: 41 (male: 27, female: 14)
  • Hispanic: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
  • Asian: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
  • White: 25 (male: 17, female: 8)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all female)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 5 (all male)
  • Section 504: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
Scarsdale Middle School:

35.0
New York:

179.4

Suspensions:
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(State average from 569 schools)
Out-of-school suspension
  • For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
  • For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension: 5 (all male)
  • Asian: 5
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 1

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
Here:

0.9
State:

50.9
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all male)
  • Asian: 2

Classes & Courses


Algebra I:
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(State average from 623 schools)
Algebra I is a (college-preparatory) course that includes the study of properties and operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions; solving and graphing first degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials; and solving simple quadratic equations. Algebra I is a foundation course leading to higher-level mathematics courses, including Geometry and Algebra II.

    8th grade student enrollment in Algebra I

  • Hispanic16
  • Asian49
  • White169
  • Multirace13
  • LEP13
  • IDEA7
8th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 247 (male: 125, female: 122)
  • Hispanic: 16 (male: 8, female: 8)
  • Asian: 49 (male: 23, female: 26)
  • White: 169 (male: 89, female: 80)
  • Two or More Races: 13 (male: 5, female: 8)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 7 (male: 5, female: 2)

    8th grade studenst who passed Algebra I

  • Hispanic17
  • Asian47
  • White173
  • Multirace11
  • LEP11
  • IDEA4
8th grade studenst who passed Algebra I: 248 (male: 124, female: 124)
  • Hispanic: 17 (male: 7, female: 10)
  • Asian: 47 (male: 22, female: 25)
  • White: 173 (male: 91, female: 82)
  • Two or More Races: 11 (male: 4, female: 7)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 11 (male: 7, female: 4)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (all male)
Percent of 8th grade students who passed
Scarsdale Middle School:

100.0%
New York:

87.1%

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