At a glance
Reported students
1,094
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
96.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547
Bay Trail Middle School: 1,094 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
11.4:1 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
- 1,051
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
What the reported data says about Bay Trail Middle School
Bay Trail Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Penfield. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Penfield Central School District. NCES reports 1,094 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 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, 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 White (80.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.4%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bay Trail Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 96.08 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 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.3%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black4.6%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.9%
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 Penfield Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Penfield Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,442 reported students
Scribner Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
549 reported students
Indian Landing Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
545 reported students
Cobbles Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
542 reported students
Harris Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
479 reported students
Public schools near Bay Trail 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lower School Middle · Rochester City School District | 06–08 | 364 | 4 mi |
| East Irondequoit Middle School Middle · East Irondequoit Central School District | 06–08 | 636 | 4.2 mi |
| Northwest College Preparatory High School Middle · Rochester City School District | 07–08 | 487 | 4.4 mi |
| Spry Middle School Middle · Webster Central School District | 06–08 | 870 | 4.5 mi |
| Willink Middle School Middle · Webster Central School District | 06–08 | 928 | 4.5 mi |
| Twelve Corners Middle School Middle · Brighton Central School District | 06–08 | 759 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bay Trail Middle School
What grades does Bay Trail Middle School serve?
Bay Trail Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Penfield Central School District.
How many students attend Bay Trail Middle School?
Bay Trail Middle School reported 1,094 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,051 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bay Trail Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 1,094 students and 96.08 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 Bay Trail Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bay Trail Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Penfield Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bay Trail Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.8% 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 Bay Trail Middle School in?
Bay Trail Middle School is part of Penfield Central School District, based in Rochester, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bay Trail Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Lower School (4 mi), East Irondequoit Middle School (4.2 mi), Northwest College Preparatory High School (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.