James W Hennigan

200 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
James W Hennigan serves 504 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
James W Hennigan placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

James W Hennigan's student population of 504 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

James W Hennigan is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of James W Hennigan is 0.50, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#1569 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
66%
23%
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Black
25%
10%
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White
4%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
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 James W Hennigan's ranking?
James W Hennigan is ranked #1569 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are James W Hennigan often compared to?
James W Henniganis often viewed alongside schools like Curley K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend James W Hennigan?
504 students attend James W Hennigan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of James W Hennigan students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James W Hennigan?
James W Hennigan has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does James W Hennigan offer ?
James W Hennigan offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James W Hennigan part of?
James W Hennigan is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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