BAYCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.baychesterwaves.org

298 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Baychester Middle School (M.S. 602), located in the Bronx, is a public school committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond by blending rigorous curriculum standards with activities that promote social-emotional development and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to create a structured and inclusive atmosphere, often referred to by the school community as the "Baychester Waves." Beyond core academic subjects, the school integrates technology and extracurricular opportunities to keep students active and involved. By prioritizing strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families, Baychester Middle School strives to cultivate a safe, productive space where students from diverse backgrounds can explore their potential and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

298

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAYCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	105
Black	164
Asian	5
Two or More	2
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	1

Black
164 (55.0%)
Hispanic
105 (35.2%)
American Indian
12 (4.0%)
White
9 (3.0%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
Phone:	(718)547-1890
Website:	http://www.baychesterwaves.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 97

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 104