Serving 1,430 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 98 Bay Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.s. 98 Bay Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
I.s. 98 Bay Academy's student population of 1,430 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
I.s. 98 Bay Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 98 Bay Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#187 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
51%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 98 Bay Academy's ranking?
I.s. 98 Bay Academy is ranked #187 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 98 Bay Academy often compared to?
I.s. 98 Bay Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 98 Bay Academy?
1,430 students attend I.s. 98 Bay Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of I.s. 98 Bay Academy students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.s. 98 Bay Academy?
I.s. 98 Bay Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 98 Bay Academy offer ?
I.s. 98 Bay Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is I.s. 98 Bay Academy part of?
I.s. 98 Bay Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
In what neighborhood is I.s. 98 Bay Academy located?
I.s. 98 Bay Academy is located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Sheepshead Bay.
School Reviews
5 5/6/2021
I'm at my last year at Bay and it's an amazing school. Great academics, teachers, students, sports, etc. I really recommend this school. Also, this school is just as great as Mark Twain so don't get let down because I did but you won't regret Bay :)
5 6/25/2020
I'm a 5th grader, and I'm going into Bay. Overall, I think the school is pretty good, and I give it a high ranking. Mark is also another overrated school. Just the area is a kind of off. I will take other's words and enjoy my time there when I get in :)
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