Higginson/lewis K-8

131 Walnut Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 188 students in grades 3-8, Higginson/lewis K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Higginson/lewis K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Higginson/lewis K-8's student population of 188 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Higginson/lewis K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Higginson/lewis K-8 is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MA)
#1632 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
37%
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6-9%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
52%
23%
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Black
40%
10%
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White
1%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Higginson/lewis K-8's ranking?
Higginson/lewis K-8 is ranked #1632 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Higginson/lewis K-8 often compared to?
Higginson/lewis K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Nathan Hale, Orchard Gardens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Higginson/lewis K-8?
188 students attend Higginson/lewis K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Higginson/lewis K-8 students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Higginson/lewis K-8?
Higginson/lewis K-8 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Higginson/lewis K-8 offer ?
Higginson/lewis K-8 offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Higginson/lewis K-8 part of?
Higginson/lewis K-8 is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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