BAY TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.penfield.edu

1,094 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bay Trail Middle School, located in Penfield, New York, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Penfield Central School District. Situated on Scribner Road, the school is known for fostering a supportive transition between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development typical of the middle-school years. The campus is part of a community-oriented district that places a strong emphasis on student engagement, inclusive learning environments, and preparing students for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the standard core curriculum, Bay Trail Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and build character. The school benefits from the resources and collaborative spirit of the broader Penfield school system, which is highly regarded for its commitment to excellence in public education. For families and community members, the school maintains a strong online presence through its district portal, where it provides ongoing updates, academic resources, and information regarding school events and policies.

1,094

Total Students

96.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAY TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	879
Hispanic	70
Black	50
Asian	40
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	1

White
879 (80.3%)
Hispanic
70 (6.4%)
Two or More
54 (4.9%)
Black
50 (4.6%)
Asian
40 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)249-6450
Website:	http://www.penfield.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,094
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 6 361

Grade 7 337

Grade 8 391

Ungraded 5