Serving 1,549 students in grades 6-8, Is 98 Bay Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Is 98 Bay Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Is 98 Bay Academy's student population of 1,549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Is 98 Bay Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Is 98 Bay Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#30 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
53%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Is 98 Bay Academy's ranking?
Is 98 Bay Academy is ranked #30 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Is 98 Bay Academy often compared to?
Is 98 Bay Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Is 98 Bay Academy?
1,549 students attend Is 98 Bay Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Is 98 Bay Academy students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Is 98 Bay Academy?
Is 98 Bay Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Is 98 Bay Academy offer ?
Is 98 Bay Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Is 98 Bay Academy part of?
Is 98 Bay Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
In what neighborhood is Is 98 Bay Academy located?
Is 98 Bay Academy is located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Sheepshead Bay.
School Reviews
5 5/6/2021
I'm at my last year at Bay and it's an amazing school. Great academics, teachers, students, sports, etc. I really recommend this school. Also, this school is just as great as Mark Twain so don't get let down because I did but you won't regret Bay :)
5 6/25/2020
I'm a 5th grader, and I'm going into Bay. Overall, I think the school is pretty good, and I give it a high ranking. Mark is also another overrated school. Just the area is a kind of off. I will take other's words and enjoy my time there when I get in :)
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