Serving 1,051 students in grades 6-8, Bay Trail Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,051 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay Trail Middle School's student population of 1,051 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,051 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay Trail Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Trail Middle School is 0.34, 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
#1271 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
81%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Trail Middle School's ranking?
Bay Trail Middle School is ranked #1271 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bay Trail Middle School often compared to?
Bay Trail Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Bay Trail Middle School?
1,051 students attend Bay Trail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bay Trail Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Trail Middle School?
Bay Trail Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bay Trail Middle School offer ?
Bay Trail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay Trail Middle School part of?
Bay Trail Middle School is part of Penfield Central School District.
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