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White Plains City School District


At a glance
491stof 874 New York districts▲ 56
Better than 43% of New York districts
5 Homeside Ln
White Plains, NY 10605-4299
·(914) 422-2019·All New York district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 43.8% of districts
7
Schools
6,782
Students
Top rankedRidgeway School781st of 2,445 New York elementary schools
Biggest riser
George Washington School up 386 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
White Plains Middle School 10 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
Summary:

The White Plains City School District in New York serves students from 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district exhibits a wide range of academic performance, with some schools like Ridgeway School consistently outperforming the district and state averages, while others like George Washington School struggle to meet benchmarks.

Ridgeway School stands out as a top performer, with 63-73% of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math assessments. In contrast, White Plains Middle School excels in Regents exams, with 99.39% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I and 100% proficient in Geometry. However, the district's high school, White Plains Senior High School, faces challenges, with a lower-than-average graduation rate, higher dropout rate, and significant chronic absenteeism issues.

The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and spending per student across the district's schools, ranging from $32,881 per student at Post Road School to $40,265 at White Plains Middle School. These variations suggest the need for a closer examination of the factors contributing to the differences in academic performance and the district's efforts to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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