PATRICK F. HEALY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Patrick F. Healy Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the East Orange School District school district, located in EAST ORANGE, NJ with about 360 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Patrick F. Healy Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Patrick F. Healy Middle School, located at 116 Hamilton Street in East Orange, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the East Orange School District. As an integral part of the local educational landscape, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment for adolescents during their critical middle school years. The school is named in honor of Patrick Francis Healy, an educator and Jesuit priest who was the first African American to become president of a predominantly white university (Georgetown University), reflecting the district's commitment to legacy and educational achievement.

Academically and socially, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, personal development, and community engagement. Like many schools in the East Orange district, Healy Middle School strives to support a diverse student body through various extracurricular activities and support services. It serves as a community hub that works to bridge the gap between primary education and secondary readiness, emphasizing the importance of character, perseverance, and academic progress for all its students.

For more information, contact Patrick F. Healy Middle School at (973) 266-5670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.