The Angelo Patri Middle School

The Angelo Patri Middle School, located in the Bronx, serves students in grades 6-8 and operates as a Community School, providing essential support to families through partnerships that offer resources like food and clothing. The school demonstrates exceptional commitment to its families, earning an "Excellent" rating for relationships with families and receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback in parent surveys. Parents are actively encouraged to monitor their child's academic progress through an online grading system. Academically, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates are below the citywide 25th percentile, indicating areas for growth. However, it offers Regents classes and accelerated coursework, and as an MSQI school, it emphasizes literacy and language development. The school maintains a "Good" rating for safety and school climate, with most students reporting feeling safe. However, student surveys also highlight concerns regarding bullying, physical fights, and gang activity. The Angelo Patri Middle School integrates technology, providing every student with a laptop, and offers a diverse range of enrichment activities including arts, sports, theater, music, coding, and college trips. The "Leader in Me" program fosters student leadership and social-emotional skills, complemented by after-school and Saturday programs. Historically, the school has made significant efforts to overcome past challenges, receiving a Blackboard Award for its turnaround, though some recent parent sentiment points to ongoing organizational and communication concerns.