At a glance
Reported students
605
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
552
Batavia Middle School: 605 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
8.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 604
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.6:1
What the reported data says about Batavia Middle School
Batavia Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Batavia. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Batavia City School District. NCES reports 605 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, below the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.2%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Batavia Middle School
- 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.69 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.6%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black11.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Batavia City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Batavia High School
High · Grades 09–12
646 reported students
John Kennedy School
Elementary · Grades 01–04
499 reported students
Jackson School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
397 reported students
Public schools near Batavia Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Kennedy School Elementary · Batavia City School District | 01–04 | 499 | 0.5 mi |
| New York State School for the Blind Other · New York State School for the Blind | KG–12 | 51 | 0.7 mi |
| Jackson School Elementary · Batavia City School District | PK–02 | 397 | 0.9 mi |
| Batavia High School High · Batavia City School District | 09–12 | 646 | 1 mi |
| Elba Elementary School Elementary · Elba Central School District | PK–06 | 225 | 5.3 mi |
| Elba Junior-Senior High School High · Elba Central School District | 07–12 | 185 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Batavia Middle School
What grades does Batavia Middle School serve?
Batavia Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Batavia City School District.
How many students attend Batavia Middle School?
Batavia Middle School reported 605 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 604 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Batavia Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 605 students and 68.69 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Batavia Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Batavia Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Batavia City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Batavia Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Batavia Middle School in?
Batavia Middle School is part of Batavia City School District, based in Batavia, NY, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Batavia Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Kennedy School (0.5 mi), New York State School for the Blind (0.7 mi), Jackson School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.