Summary
Seely Place School is an exceptional elementary school located in Scarsdale, New York, serving 409 students in grades K-6. As part of the highly-ranked Edgemont Union Free School District, Seely Place School has consistently been among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 5% of New York elementary schools over the past decade.
Academically, Seely Place School outperforms the state and district averages on New York State Assessments in both English Language Arts and Math. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, over 80% of students in grades 3-6 were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of around 50-55%. In Math, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 90-95%, significantly higher than the state's 51-60% averages. Seely Place School's strong performance extends across diverse student subgroups, ranking in the top 5-10% of New York elementary schools for Asian, Hispanic, Multi-racial, Female, and Male students.
While Seely Place School's overall special education performance is strong, ranking in the top 5% of New York elementary schools, the school's ranking for this subgroup has declined in recent years, indicating a need for improvement in supporting these students. Additionally, the school's high spending per student, at $32,948 compared to the state average of $25,000, raises questions about the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of its educational model. Nevertheless, Seely Place School's consistent high performance, equity-focused approach, and commitment to student success make it an exceptional choice for families in the Scarsdale area.
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