- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Baychester Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Baychester Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008806249
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baychester Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #67 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 84.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Baychester Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baychester Middle School ranks #67 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008806249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Baychester Middle School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360008806249 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 13:1 · 84.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Baychester Middle School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Baychester Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 298
Baychester Middle School
298 students
What this shows Baychester Middle School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baychester Middle School compares
Baychester Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
African American 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
White 3.0%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Baychester Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Baychester Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baychester Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baychester Middle School
How many students attend Baychester Middle School?
Baychester Middle School has 298 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baychester Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baychester Middle School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baychester Middle School?
84.6% of students at Baychester Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baychester Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Baychester Middle School is African American at 55.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baychester Middle School?
Baychester Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Baychester Middle School rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Baychester Middle School ranks #67 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Baychester Middle School, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.