The teachers are excellent the food is good and the classes are fun and educational
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
This is our first year at Patrick Healey Middle, as my daughter is an eighth grader. Two days into the new school year, she is excited and I am pleased with her schedule. I optimistically look forward to the upcoming year.
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Posted by a parent on 09/07/08
I've worked at the school for many years. It's a horrible place for anyone who is committed to quality education. Under the previous principal, there was evidence of positive change. There are some talented teachers still there who are hardly recognized for their dedication and genuine desire to help
... Read more the children. Gifted students go there and turn into unmotivated out-of-control youngsters, and the school is becoming more and more unsafe. Teachers are depressed and overstressed and the principal is a poor leader. Students fight each other and assault teachers too. Parents, do whatever you can to send your child elsewhere. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 04/12/08
Being a current student at this school I think this school is terrific.This school does have some bad influences and students that sometimes keep the teacher from teaching but what schools don't have that.Patrick F. Healy has many programs to recongize the progress students make and rewarding programs
... Read more like National Junior Honor Society.This school its ups and downs but its no different from any other schools.just because the test scores are low doesn't mean students don't try and are not willing.they just need to study more and that don't mean there bad students either.To close everything I think this school is terrific it might be shakey for first time students attending the school but it will all turn out somthing positive. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/03/05
I disagree with the comments made by theese students. If you read thier reviews you will see that there are many grammatic errors. Someone in that school is not doing their job! I suggest that before you start bragging about how good your school is, learn how to write correctly. I was once a student
... Read more at Whitney Houston, I chose to go there becuase it was better than any other school! The teachers at Whitney are excellent. They take their time and teach the students. Check the test scores, I garantee that you will see who is actually doing there job and who is not! Having 'cool' teachers is not always someone you need, you need to have guidance and support first! Then you can decide whether they are 'cool' or not. I say, Be my teacher first, then be my friend! I'm sure other parents would agree! Read less
Posted by a student on 05/31/05
Being a current student at Patrick F. Healy I would say that the school is out of control. Its nothing that the staff can do about it's their parents. Students are unable to learn because of disruptions in the class room and teachers do nothing about it and the parents neither. Kids get suspended and
... Read more still come back to school acting the same way. Dont get me wrong its not the worst school in town but it could be better.It was nice being a Patrick F.Healy this year but I really don't want to go there next year.I've only been at this school 7 months and i'm tired of it. Students run down the halls like its a zoo and they have nasty mouths. I see that Mr.Kafele is trying to get the students leaded down the right path but he can't change everyone's academic scores or there behavior its there parents that need to get involved. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/27/05
Being a student at Patrick F. Healy now is a blessing. This is my first year and i love it. Despite all the negative rumors thats going around our wonderful principle Mr. Kafele is really trying his best to rise test scores and academic performance. Patrick F. Healy is a awsome school. But just because
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Posted by a student on 04/16/05
As a student at Patrick F. Healy Middle for the past three years, I have watched this school make a wonderful transition for the better. We recieved an extraordinary principal, Mr. Kafele, and he have truely inspired ALL of us to do their very best. He gave us strive and determination to achieve excellence.
... Read more The teachers are also out of this world! Their teaching methods make you want to learn and do more. They provide a loving and caring environment for ALL students. Patrick Healy also provide extracurricular activities to build your leadership skills. Yes an education is important, and Healy really stress that,but they also prepare you to be a leader instead of a follower. Overall, Healy is an excellent school despite all the negative media coverage. I would recommend this school for ALL elementary students making the transition into junior high, because it is truely a wonderful school. Read less
School Profile for Patrick Francis Healy Middle School
Test scores
Enrollment
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Resources
NJ ASK* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Patrick Francis Healy Middle School
East Orange School District
New Jersey
* In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
375
Students per teacher:
38
Full-time teachers:
10
Number of classrooms:
30
Arts
Art
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
English
Journalism
Music
Music
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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East Orange schools — Patrick Francis Healy Middle School is located at 116 Hamilton St Bldg C, East Orange NJ 07017. 116 Hamilton St Bldg C is in the 07017 ZIP code in East Orange, NJ The school district for Patrick Francis Healy Middle School is the East Orange School District. Patrick Francis Healy Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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