Higginson serves 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
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: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Higginson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Higginson's student population of 119 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Higginson is 0.54, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
57%
23%
Black
38%
10%
White
1%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Higginson?
119 students attend Higginson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Higginson students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Higginson?
Higginson has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Higginson offer ?
Higginson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Higginson part of?
Higginson is part of Boston School District.
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