ANGELO PATRI MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE)

ANGELO PATRI MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE) is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 523 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, ANGELO PATRI MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Angelo Patri Middle School (MS 391), located in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx, serves as a community-focused public middle school dedicated to the academic and social development of students in grades 6 through 8. The school is named after Angelo Patri, a renowned 20th-century educator and author who was a pioneer in progressive education and a strong advocate for the partnership between schools, families, and their local communities. Consistent with its namesake, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student learning, aiming to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school through a structured and supportive environment.

The school’s mission centers on fostering an inclusive atmosphere that promotes high academic standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating core curriculum subjects with enrichment activities, Angelo Patri Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking skills and character development. As a neighborhood school in District 10, it plays a vital role in the community, working to bridge the gap between home and school to ensure that students receive the social-emotional guidance and educational rigor necessary to achieve long-term success.

For more information, contact ANGELO PATRI MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 584-1295 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.