Is 98 Bay Academy

Summary:

Is 98 Bay Academy is a highly-rated public middle school in Brooklyn, New York that serves 1,488 students in grades 6-8. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

What sets Is 98 Bay Academy apart is its outstanding academic performance. The school significantly outperforms the New York City Geographic District #21 and the overall New York state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, over 80% of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at Is 98 Bay Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 55-70% in the district and state. The school also boasts a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 51.81% White, 33.06% Asian, 9.81% Hispanic, and 2.28% African American students. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-income families, Is 98 Bay Academy continues to excel academically, suggesting the school has effective strategies for supporting and engaging all of its students.

Compared to nearby schools in the same district, Is 98 Bay Academy stands out as a clear leader, outperforming them across multiple academic measures. This consistent high performance over the years, along with the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to a diverse student population, make Is 98 Bay Academy an exemplary model for other schools to emulate. Schools like Andries Hudde, IS 381, and IS 228 David A Boody in the New York City Geographic District #22 could learn valuable lessons from Is 98 Bay Academy's best practices.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1401 Emmons Ave
       Brooklyn, NY  11235-4007


(718) 891-9005

District: New York City Geographic District #21

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,260 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  1,488

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.8%
Asian:
33.1%
Hispanic:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Compare Details Is 98 Bay Academy ranks better than 98.6% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks first among 6 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #21! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.8%), Asian (33.1%), Hispanic (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Is 98 Bay Academy is 19.6, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #21! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Is 98 Bay Academy is $11,260, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #21!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Is 98 Bay Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Is 98 Bay Academy 21st of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Is 98 Bay Academy in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #21:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #21 515th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Is 98 Bay Academy

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Rank History for all students at Is 98 Bay Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.39 81st 1095 92.6%
2007 86.23 91st 1123 91.9%
2008 84.20 106th 1185 91.1%
2009 82.46 95th 1224 92.2%
2010 90.89 43rd 1243 96.5%
2011 91.35 55th 1295 95.8%
2012 93.37 28th 1337 97.9%
2013 96.47 35th 1373 97.5%
2014 98.17 18th 1401 98.7%
2015 98.14 19th 1407 98.6%
2016 98.00 24th 1429 98.3%
2017 98.68 24th 1455 98.4%
2018 98.68 17th 1438 98.8%
2019 99.18 17th 1439 98.8%
2021 98.71 4th 1242 99.7%
2022 98.87 14th 1479 99.1%
2023 98.00 21st 1500 98.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Is 98 Bay Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.47 9th 107 91.6%
2019 94.77 3rd 126 97.6%
2021 94.83 3rd 95 96.8%
2022 93.26 9th 190 95.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Is 98 Bay Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.46 18th 1170 98.5%
2019 99.13 15th 1139 98.7%
2021 98.77 4th 522 99.2%
2022 98.12 22nd 1283 98.3%
2023 96.27 38th 1307 97.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Is 98 Bay Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.23 19th 1245 98.5%
2019 99.71 14th 1241 98.9%
2021 99.52 3rd 935 99.7%
2022 99.49 10th 1306 99.2%
2023 99.05 16th 1288 98.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Is 98 Bay Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.91 18th 1353 98.7%
2019 98.58 18th 1370 98.7%
2021 97.99 4th 1066 99.6%
2022 97.97 14th 1454 99.0%
2023 96.81 24th 1463 98.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Is 98 Bay Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.79 15th 1352 98.9%
2019 99.19 15th 1366 98.9%
2021 98.74 6th 1071 99.4%
2022 98.94 12th 1455 99.2%
2023 98.06 16th 1464 98.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Is 98 Bay Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.39 10th 374 97.3%
2019 91.38 11th 369 97.0%
2021 89.51 6th 236 97.5%
2022 89.95 13th 381 96.6%
2023 85.89 24th 388 93.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Is 98 Bay Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.68 42nd 663 93.7%
2019 96.57 28th 653 95.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Is 98 Bay Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.89 23rd 810 97.2%
2019 96.26 28th 826 96.6%
2022 95.46 28th 914 96.9%
2023 95.06 30th 943 96.8%
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Rank History for White students at Is 98 Bay Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.38 13th 763 98.3%
2019 97.91 11th 716 98.5%
2021 97.60 4th 614 99.3%
2022 97.11 13th 748 98.3%
2023 95.06 16th 772 97.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Open Quote This school is a very good school with many different talents like Creative Writing, Computer Math, Instrumental Stings/Winds, Drama, Dance, Art, and Vocal. Even though this school may be stressful because of things like I-ready, remote learning, and other things like low standard teachers, yet, this school may be the best school I have ever went to compared to my elementary school. I am a 6th grader and going to 7th grade next year and I can't wait to step into the school again. I am really impressed by going into this school. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Open Quote Worst school ever bad food Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 4, 2018

Open Quote I think it's one of the best middle school in New York Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Open Quote This school is OK and shouldn't attract students as the BEST school in Brooklyn.

1. Administration is not very supportive. Among different administrative issues with them, I had a principal on the phone trying to figure out who was my child, after I complained about a teacher that lets children to spend time in the toilet for almost entire period of class. I learned from my child that boys smoke cigarettes and weed while they are in the bathroom.

Also, there is no clear information on Awards, Clubs, and classes like Regents and requirements for parents. Every parent wants their children to fully participate and enjoy their school years. However, school administration is not effective in making this possible by being unable to disseminate information and communicate with EACH parent of their school. If needed they should go and KNOCK on their door if it takes to inform a parent. And this has been a focus of NYC administration for the last 5 years.

2. Quality of Education. Not every teacher is dedicated to their jobs - TEACHING students REAL content. A lot of TEST concentrated approach. At the end of the day a child can guess "Chinese Exclusion Act" was signed in 1882 (which is a test answer), but when you ask what is this act about they roll their eyes and have no idea nor they even feel bad because they don't know. And this is what bothers me as a parent, no empowerment and encouragement from teachers.

3. School is safe if they eradicate issues with smoking and have tight control on bathroom attendance.

4. I would recommend to connect with non-profit that promote additional writing,history, math, and coding workshops and make it available for students and PARENTS. Parent coordinator together with an outreach person could work on finding useful and attractive workshops and activities from other schools and universities. Constant search for better opportunities for kids will make this leadership and school strong and better. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Is 98 Bay Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 581 135 78 65 2 n/a n/a 0 861
1999 712 190 108 75 0 n/a n/a 0 1085
2000 806 221 134 82 0 n/a n/a 0 1243
2001 822 245 147 113 0 n/a n/a 0 1327
2002 723 269 142 134 3 n/a n/a 0 1271
2003 723 269 142 134 3 n/a n/a 0 1271
2004 705 273 141 125 3 n/a n/a 0 1247
2005 646 262 135 96 2 n/a n/a 0 1141
2006 565 229 145 81 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
2007 549 199 170 80 2 n/a n/a 0 1000
2008 573 154 188 84 3 n/a n/a 0 1002
2009 608 129 223 88 3 n/a n/a 0 1051
2010 620 108 263 100 13 n/a n/a 0 1104
2011 661 98 326 116 11 0 0 0 1212
2012 662 79 381 112 10 0 0 0 1244
2013 705 72 412 103 2 3 1 0 1298
2014 744 63 430 110 4 0 13 0 1364
2015 830 50 410 136 6 0 13 0 1445
2016 874 44 401 145 6 0 24 0 1494
2017 910 41 395 129 6 4 29 0 1514
2018 896 44 404 134 7 14 33 0 1532
2019 900 40 428 136 9 13 36 0 1562
2020 886 40 454 144 8 13 57 0 1602
2021 923 33 494 132 9 5 71 0 1667
2022 826 32 496 128 8 4 55 0 1549
2023 771 34 492 146 5 4 36 0 1488

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Is 98 Bay Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 861 43.9 19.6 33.7
1999 1085 60.4 18.0 36.1
2000 1243 64.0 19.4 46.1
2001 1327 68.4 19.4 45.6
2002 1271 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1271 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1247 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1141 58.0 19.7 0
2006 1020 58.0 17.6 62.7
2007 1000 54.0 18.5 50
2008 1002 54.0 18.6 50.2
2009 1051 55.0 19.1 53.9
2010 1104 53.9 20.4 n/a
2011 1212 56.0 21.6 53.9
2012 1244 61.0 20.3 57
2013 1298 61.0 21.2 61
2014 1364 64.1 21.2 60.6
2015 1445 68.0 21.2 57.5
2016 1494 70.0 21.3 57.9
2017 1514 67.9 22.2 54.7
2018 1532 69.9 21.8 55
2019 1562 70.0 22.3 51.4
2020 1602 72.0 22.2 53.4
2021 1667 69.9 23.8 56.7
2022 1549 71.6 21.6 57.4
2023 1488 75.9 19.6 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Is 98 Bay Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 861 43.9 19.6 33.7
1999 1085 60.4 18.0 36.1
2000 1243 64.0 19.4 46.1
2001 1327 68.4 19.4 45.6
2002 1271 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1271 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1247 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1141 58.0 19.7 0
2006 1020 58.0 17.6 62.7
2007 1000 54.0 18.5 50
2008 1002 54.0 18.6 50.2
2009 1051 55.0 19.1 53.9
2010 1104 53.9 20.4 n/a
2011 1212 56.0 21.6 53.9
2012 1244 61.0 20.3 57
2013 1298 61.0 21.2 61
2014 1364 64.1 21.2 60.6
2015 1445 68.0 21.2 57.5
2016 1494 70.0 21.3 57.9
2017 1514 67.9 22.2 54.7
2018 1532 69.9 21.8 55
2019 1562 70.0 22.3 51.4
2020 1602 72.0 22.2 53.4
2021 1667 69.9 23.8 56.7
2022 1549 71.6 21.6 57.4
2023 1488 75.9 19.6 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201599.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Is 98 Bay Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $169 (1.7%) $9,881 (98.3%) $10,050
2020 $103 (1.1%) $9,446 (98.9%) $9,549
2021 $85 (0.9%) $9,339 (99.1%) $9,424
2022 $1,450 (12.4%) $10,214 (87.6%) $11,663
2023 $475 (4.2%) $10,785 (95.8%) $11,260

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Is 98 Bay Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 17th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 21st of 1500 Middle schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Is 98 Bay Academy)9481.5
 12.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #21)6355.4
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Is 98 Bay Academy)9492.9
 1.1%
   6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #21)6056.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Is 98 Bay Academy)9188.1
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #21)5762.2
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Is 98 Bay Academy)9394.1
 1.1%
   7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #21)6065.8
 5.8%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Is 98 Bay Academy)9696.3
 0.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #21)6469.8
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Is 98 Bay Academy)9296
 4%
   8th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #21)6061.3
 1.3%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Is 98 Bay Academy)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #21)70.659.8
 10.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (Is 98 Bay Academy)100100
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #21)67.763.6
 4.1%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15621488
 4.7%
African American4034
 15%
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian428492
 15%
Hispanic136146
 7.4%
Pacific Islander134
 69.2%
White900771
 14.3%
Two or More Races3636
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%63.3%
 11.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Is 98 Bay Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,488 students attended Is 98 Bay Academy.

Yes! Is 98 Bay Academy is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 21st of 1500 New York middle schools.

Students at Is 98 Bay Academy are 52% White, 33% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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