At a glance
Reported students
298
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392.5
Baychester Middle School: 298 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Baychester Middle School
Baychester Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bronx. It is one of 60 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #11. NCES reports 298 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, above 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 Black (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Baychester Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.8 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3%
- Hispanic35.2%
- Black55%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.7%
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.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #11
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bronx Park Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
302 reported students
One World Middle School at Edenwald
Middle · Grades 06–08
309 reported students
Pelham Gardens Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
284 reported students
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement
Middle · Grades 06–08
281 reported students
Bronx Green Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
356 reported students
Leaders of Tomorrow
Middle · Grades 06–08
374 reported students
Public schools near Baychester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| One World Middle School at Edenwald Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 309 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bronx Alliance Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 191 | under 0.1 mi |
| Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 165 | 0.5 mi |
| IS 181 Pablo Casals Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 490 | 0.9 mi |
| MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 762 | 1 mi |
| Leaders of Tomorrow Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 374 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Baychester Middle School
What grades does Baychester Middle School serve?
Baychester Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #11.
How many students attend Baychester Middle School?
Baychester Middle School reported 298 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Baychester Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 298 students and 25.8 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 Baychester Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Baychester Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #11 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Baychester Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Baychester Middle School in?
Baychester Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #11, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 60 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Baychester Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include One World Middle School at Edenwald (under 0.1 mi), Bronx Alliance Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.