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Arthur D. Healey School

5 MEACHAM ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145

About Arthur D. Healey School

The Arthur D. Healey School located in Somerville, serves roughly 486 students in grades PK-8, and has around 39 full-time teachers and a student-teacher ratio of about 12.6:1. The academic achievement data demonstrate that about 26%, 30% of students are performing at grade level in math and reading, and does not perform at the state averages. The student demographics show significant diversity, with around 54% of students being Hispanic, 28% White, and 14% Black, and the school is located in the 02145 zip code where the median home values are around $843,000 in late 2025. As one of the schools frequently placed on the broader list of best elementary schools in Massachusetts due to its public school status in an area with a strong housing market, it offers a unique educational experience utilizing thematic, project-based learning made even more engaging by its inner city location.

Arthur D. Healey School Contact Information

Address

5 MEACHAM ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145

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Phone

(617) 629-5420

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 26%
Reading 30%
State average proficiency is 26% in Math and 30% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
486
Total Students
$86730
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 69 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Arthur D. Healey School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30AM - 11:03AM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 27.9%
Asian 3%
Hispanic 49.6%
Black 15%
Two+ Races 4%
Native Am. 1%
White
27.9%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
49.6%
Black
15%
Two+ Races
4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 486
48.2%
234 Female
51.6%
251 Male

Student Population

486 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

89 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Faculty are continuing to work on data-driven, targeted small group instruction during core class time and dedicated "X block" periods to support student learning.

FAQ

Q1. What is the educational model at Arthur D. Healey School?

Ans: Healey School employs project-based learning to foster creativity.

Q2. How does Healey School encourage inclusivity?

Ans: Healey School encourages all learners in inclusive classrooms.

Q3. What after-school programs are offered?

Ans: The after-school programs include robotics, a drama club, tutoring, and sports.

Q4. What does Healey School do to ensure equity?

Ans: Teachers utilize culturally responsive pedagogy.

Q5. Are there initiatives that are eco-friendly?

Ans: Students are involved in recycling and green initiatives.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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