Scarsdale Union Free School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Scarsdale Union Free School District

Scarsdale Union Free School District serves a district of roughly mid-sized enrollment across seven schools, from kindergarten through grade twelve. The district spans several communities in Westchester County, including Scarsdale itself, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, and Hartsdale.

Proficiency in both English language arts and math is strong across all tested grades. In elementary and middle school math, proficiency rates range from the high eighties to mid-nineties. The same pattern holds in ELA, with most grades reaching the low to mid-nineties in proficiency. Science proficiency at the tested grades sits in the low to mid-nineties. Across the district, participation rates are consistently high. This level of achievement places the district in the top quartile among Westchester County's districts for overall proficiency. Chronic absenteeism is also in the top quartile countywide, at a low single-digit rate.

Per-pupil spending in the district falls in the middle to upper-middle range within the county, neither the highest nor lowest.

The housing market in the district's communities reflects substantial property values. Median home values are well above state and national benchmarks, with the bulk weighted toward Scarsdale proper. Housing costs have risen modestly over the past year. Median rents are also considerable. A family considering a move to the district should understand that the price-to-income ratio is steep relative to national norms, and that rent consumes most household income for renters. A prospective homebuyer's mortgage payment would significantly exceed typical rent in the area.

The district is currently navigating several structural and curricular shifts. In May 2026, voters approved a major capital projects bond to address aging infrastructure across all seven schools. Because the district historically proposed bonds in line with expiring debt, this represents a departure; the new bond is substantially larger than the debt rolling off. The district estimates the increase will add to average homeowners' tax bills. This is a material change a family would weigh against the district's academic strength and community character.

Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, Scarsdale High School moved to a cumulative, rolling gradebook system where report-card grades reflect students' cumulative performance rather than per-marking-period percentages. This shift was designed to reduce grading anxiety and promote a growth mindset. In fall 2025, the district added a real-time online gradebook portal so students can see current grades throughout the year. These changes alter how grades are calculated and disclosed, a detail families with high school students should understand.

The district also completed a district-wide elementary math curriculum transition from Primary Math to Reveal Math, which began rolling out in 2022-23. This change has generated sustained parent feedback and district responses through 2025, indicating an active community conversation about instructional approach.

The district's data shows no reported free-or-reduced-price-lunch rate and no reported counts for students with IEPs or English learners, so those metrics are not available. The student body as reflected in reported enrollment is predominantly white, with sizable Asian and multiracial enrollment and smaller Hispanic and Black populations.

The district's schools include five elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school, all operating within this affluent Westchester County setting. For families prioritizing academic achievement and willing to absorb a high cost of living, the district presents a cohesive, well-resourced academic pathway from kindergarten through graduation.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,724

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 9%

Black 1%

White 57%

Asian 25%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

—

Gr 3

—

94%

Gr 4

—

93%

Gr 5

—

95%

Gr 6

—

92%

Gr 7

—

92%

Gr 8

—

91%

Math

Gr 3

—

93%

Gr 4

—

93%

Gr 5

—

94%

Gr 6

—

91%

Gr 7

—

93%

Gr 8

—

92%

Science

Gr 5

—

91%

Gr 8

—

94%

Social studies

Gr EOC

—

Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

SCARSDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCARSDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

93%

Grade 3

93%

Grade 4

94%

Grade 5

92%

Grade 6

93%

Grade 7

92%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

94%

Grade 3

93%

Grade 4

95%

Grade 5

92%

Grade 6

92%

Grade 7

91%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

91%

Grade 5

94%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.49M

Year-over-year change+9.3%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$720K to $1.7M

vs. state typical2.92x

vs. national typical4.05x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
10583	Scarsdale	$1.5M	+9.3%	94.7%
10543	Mamaroneck	$1.0M	+8.4%	4.4%
10538	Larchmont	$1.7M	+11.8%	0.5%
10530	Hartsdale	$720K	+7.4%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$6,948/mo

Year-over-year change+7.0%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$3,893 to $9,558/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
10583	Scarsdale	$7,076	—	94.7%
10543	Mamaroneck	$3,893	+7.0%	4.4%
10538	Larchmont	$9,558	—	0.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$7,532/mo

Home price / national median income17.8x

Annual rent / national median income99.6%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$584/mo

Market Activity: Westchester County

Median listing price$750,000

Median listing price YoY-5.7%

Median price per sq ft$419

Median price per sq ft YoY+1.9%

Median days on market30.5 days

Median days on market YoY-12.9%

Active listings1,539

Active listings YoY-2.0%

New listings1,108

New listings YoY-8.3%

Pending listings236

Pending listings YoY-88.6%

Hotness: median listing price$712,500

Hotness: median listing price YoY-3.2%

Supply score94.1

Supply score YoY+11.3%

Demand score70.5

Demand score YoY+35.4%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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