Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Baychester Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baychester Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Baychester Academy's student population of 327 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baychester Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baychester Academy is 0.45, 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
#1201 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
70%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
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 Baychester Academy's ranking?
Baychester Academy is ranked #1201 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Baychester Academy?
327 students attend Baychester Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Baychester Academy students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baychester Academy?
Baychester Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Baychester Academy offer ?
Baychester Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Baychester Academy part of?
Baychester Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
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