Very Good
#1711 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 36% in state
Bay Trail Middle School
Middle School · Penfield Central School District · Penfield, NY
A Penfield Central School District middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1760 SCRIBNER RD, Penfield, NY 14526
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Bay Trail Middle School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bay Trail Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average352/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,566
Median home value
$256,600
Median rent
$1,168/mo
College educated
62.4%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Finney School (the)Private · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Southeast Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Rochester Academy of Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–9 | 3.5 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Monroe 1 BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 582 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Penfield Central School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bay Trail Middle School is listed in PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bay Trail Middle School
Bay Trail Middle School is a public middle school in Penfield, NY, part of Penfield Central School District, serving approximately 1,104 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,711 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bay Trail Middle School
What grades does Bay Trail Middle School serve?
Bay Trail Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bay Trail Middle School?
Bay Trail Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Trail Middle School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bay Trail Middle School rank in NY?
Bay Trail Middle School ranks #1,711 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Bay Trail Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bay Trail Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bay Trail Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bay Trail Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bay Trail Middle School a charter school?
No, Bay Trail Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bay Trail Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bay Trail Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bay Trail Middle School?
21.8% of students at Bay Trail Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (585) 249-6450
- Area population (ZIP 14526)
- 19,348
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14526; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in New York 2026: Top Districts from NYC to the Suburbsbest schools
- Best Schools in New York, NY — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best States for Public Schools in 2026: A Complete Rankingdata insights
- Charter Schools vs Public Schools: What the Data Actually Shows (2026)school choice
- Student-Teacher Ratio by State: Complete 2026 Rankingsdata insights
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.