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New Rankings: These Westchester Schools Among Best In State New Rankings: These Westchester Schools Among Best In State
New Rankings: These Westchester Schools Among Best In State A newly released study from Niche.com determined the best school districts for 2020 by analyzing the “key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents” using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Among the statistics that came into factor the rankings include state test scores, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and others, which were on a weighted scale. The complete methodology can be found here. Westchester school districts to make the top 50 on the list include: Scarsdale Union Free School District (fourth); Bronxv…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's Where Westchester School Districts Rank Among Best In State Here's Where Westchester School Districts Rank Among Best In State
Here's Where Westchester School Districts Rank Among Best In State Westchester is home to some of the finest school districts in the Empire State according to newly released rankings. A newly released study from Niche.com determined the best school districts for 2020 by analyzing the “key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents” using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Among the statistics that came into factor the rankings include state test scores, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and others, which were on a weighted scale. The complete methodology can be found here. Westch…

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by Zak Failla
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These Westchester School Districts Have Best Teachers, New Survey Says These Westchester School Districts Have Best Teachers, New Survey Says
These Westchester School Districts Have Best Teachers, New Survey Says Related stories: These Hudson Valley Districts Among Best In State These Hudson Valley High Schools Among Best In State Did your school district make the grade? Does it have some of he best teachers in the state and nationwide? According to the latest Niche ranking, here are the top school districts with the best teachers in the Hudson Valley and statewide. The No. 1 school district with the best teachers in New York state is Scarsdale Union Free School District in Scarsdale, according to this report by Niche.com. Ranking factors are based on student and parent ratings of teachers, tea…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Find Out Where Westchester Ranks Among State's Best Counties To Live Find Out Where Westchester Ranks Among State's Best Counties To Live
Find Out Where Westchester Ranks Among State's Best Counties To Live New rankings confirm what you probably already think. The Hudson Valley is one of the best places to live in New York State. Niche.com's 2018 Best Counties to Live in New York rankings weighed such factors as crime rates, housing trends, the quality of local schools, employment statistics and local amenities. The No. 1-ranked county in the state is Tompkins, which includes Ithaca. It has a small population of just over 100,000, an A rating for public schools and a B- rating for crime and safety. Westchester led Hudson Valley counties, checking in at No. 2 overall, led by A+ ratings for pu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
New Rankings Reveal Best Places To Live In Westchester New Rankings Reveal Best Places To Live In Westchester
New Rankings Reveal Best Places To Live In Westchester A new report by Niche.com is running down the best places to live in Westchester County. The ranking is based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC considering factors such as as higher education rate, cost of living grade and housing grade. Ardsley tops the list at No. 1 with nearly perfect grades. Numbers 2 and 3 are Greenville (Edgemont) and Bronxville, respectively. Here are the top 30 places to live in Westchester County, according to Niche.com: 1. Ardsley 2. Greenville (Edgemont) 3. Bronxville 4. Hartsdale 5. Rye 6. Scarsdale 7. Irvington 8. Briarcliff Manor 9. Hastings-On-Hu…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These Westchester High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY These Westchester High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY
These Westchester High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY There is no shortage of Hudson Valley high schools that are among the best for athletes in New York, according to a new list released by Niche.com. The website analyzes data sets and reviews to produce rankings, report cards and profiles for schools, colleges and places to live. The 2018 rankings are “based on student and parent reviews of athletics, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school,” the website says. Here are the Hudson Valley schools that were ranked highest, with links to each school's profile: North Rockland Monroe-Woodbury Arlington …

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by Daily Voice
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These Westchester High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY These Westchester High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY
These Westchester High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY There is no shortage of Hudson Valley high schools that are among the best for athletes in New York, according to a new list released by Niche.com. The website analyzes data sets and reviews to produce rankings, report cards and profiles for schools, colleges and places to live. The 2018 rankings are “based on student and parent reviews of athletics, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school,” the website says. Here are the Hudson Valley schools that were ranked highest, with links to each school's profile: North Rockland Monroe-Woodbury Arlington …

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by Daily Voice