Baychester Academy
Tel:
(718)325-1138
- Baychester Academy serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Baychester Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Baychester Academy's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 411 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Baychester Academy's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Baychester Academy is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #2467 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 26% |
| Black | 74% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic #11 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Baychester Academy is P.S. 723 (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Baychester Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Baychester Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Baychester Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 301 students
0.2 miles
3750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718)547-1890 0.2 6-8 301 - Bronx One World Middle School At Edenwald Grades: 6-8 | 345 students
0.2 miles
3750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718)515-6780 0.2 6-8 345 - Bronx P.S. 112 Bronxwood Grades: PK-5 | 386 students
0.2 miles
1925 Scheiffelin Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718)654-6377 0.2 PK-5 386 - Bronx Bronx Alliance Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 325 students
0.3 miles
3750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718)652-2060 0.3 6-8 325 - Bronx Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 522 students
0.3 miles
3740 Baychester Ave Annex
Bronx, NY 10466
(718)655-6660 0.3 PK-5 522
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