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#134 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 3% in state

Seely Place School

Elementary School · EDGEMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

51 SEELY PL, Scarsdale, NY 10583

Enrollment

409

Student-Teacher

10.5:1

Score

8.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#134 of 4,742

In Scarsdale

#8 of 12

public schools

In district

#2 of 3

EDGEMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

School environment

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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8.9/10

Elementary School in Scarsdale · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Seely Place School

Seely Place School is a public elementary school in Scarsdale, NY, part of EDGEMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Seely Place School serves approximately 409 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Seely Place School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Seely Place School show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 8.9 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.9
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+30.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.8 pts
Overall Proficiency83% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$30,947
Chronic Absenteeism6.8%

Seely Place School — Students at Seely Place School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 84.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
45.9% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 82.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
58.4% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
87.4%
ELA
91.6%
2022
Math
84.2%
ELA
82.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.6/10.

How Seely Place School Compares

See how Seely Place School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.9/10
97th percentile in NY
Academic
8.9/10
Excellent
Growth
8.6/10
Excellent
Environment
9.8/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
39 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
6.8%

Location

51 SEELY PL, Scarsdale, NY 10583

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Seely Place School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GREENACRES SCHOOL (rated 9.3/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is EDGEWOOD SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, FOX MEADOW SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Scarsdale, see our Scarsdale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
GREENVILLE SCHOOL Scarsdale 0.6 mi 9.0
EDGEMONT JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Scarsdale 0.7 mi 8.3
CASIMIR PULASKI SCHOOL Scarsdale 0.8 mi 6.9
SAIL AT FERNCLIFF MANOR Ardsley 1.2 mi 7.0
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Scarsdale 1.3 mi 5.0
EDGEWOOD SCHOOL Scarsdale 1.3 mi 9.1
SCARSDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Scarsdale 1.2 mi 9.4
GREENVALE SCHOOL Scarsdale 1.6 mi 7.7
SCHOOL 29 Yonkers 1.5 mi 7.6
ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL Tuckahoe 1.7 mi 5.5
ARDSLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Ardsley 1.4 mi 8.1
FOX MEADOW SCHOOL Scarsdale 1.4 mi 9.1
ROBERT C DODSON SCHOOL Yonkers 1.8 mi 6.1
ARDSLEY HIGH SCHOOL Ardsley 2.0 mi 8.8
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Hartsdale 2.1 mi 6.4
EASTCHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Eastchester 2.3 mi 9.0
EASTCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Eastchester 2.4 mi 7.4
PAIDEIA SCHOOL 15 Yonkers 2.3 mi 5.7
CONCORD ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ardsley 2.2 mi 7.9
GREENACRES SCHOOL Scarsdale 2.0 mi 9.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10583 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$250,001

Median Home Value

$1,131,700

Median Rent

$2,476/mo

Population

40,612

College Educated

80.8%

Homeownership

85.1%

Avg Commute

40 min

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Median Age

43.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Seely Place School

What grades does Seely Place School serve?

Seely Place School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Seely Place School?

Seely Place School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Seely Place School?

The student-teacher ratio at Seely Place School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Seely Place School rank in NY?

Seely Place School ranks #134 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Seely Place School's MySchoolScout rating?

Seely Place School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Seely Place School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Seely Place School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Seely Place School a charter school?

No, Seely Place School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Seely Place School a Title I school?

No, Seely Place School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
68 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
409
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.8%

District

EDGEMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
1,858
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,947
District Rank
#2 of 3

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