Serving 329 students in grades 6-8, Patrick F. Healy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 329 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Patrick F. Healy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patrick F. Healy Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Patrick F. Healy Middle School is ranked #2116 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Patrick F. Healy Middle School?
329 students attend Patrick F. Healy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Patrick F. Healy Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patrick F. Healy Middle School?
Patrick F. Healy Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Patrick F. Healy Middle School offer ?
Patrick F. Healy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Patrick F. Healy Middle School part of?
This school is a wonderful learning environment despite the negative behavior from the students the teachers are terrific.This school offers band for students that have music interest and national junior honor society to regonize the students achievements.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Aquar
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 329 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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