BATAVIA MIDDLE SCHOOL

BATAVIA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
96 ROSS ST
BATAVIA, NY 14020
595 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Batavia Middle School, located at 96 Ross Street in Batavia, New York, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Batavia City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both the academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. By emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility, the institution aims to prepare its middle-level learners for the challenges of their future academic endeavors.

As part of the broader Batavia City School District, the middle school benefits from a curriculum aligned with state standards and a commitment to community-based educational values. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains a focus on inclusivity, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds receive the resources they need to succeed. Families looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, extracurricular opportunities, faculty directories, and district policies can access the comprehensive resources available through the official website at http://www.bataviacsd.org.
595
Total Students
72.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    421 (70.8 %)
  • Black
    82 (13.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    67 (11.3 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.7 %)
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: BATAVIA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (585)343-2480
Website: http://www.bataviacsd.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 72.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 370
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 5 145
Grade 6 150
Grade 7 133
Grade 8 158
Ungraded 9
Gender Ratio