James W Hennigan
Tel:
(617)635-8264
- James W Hennigan serves 638 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- James W Hennigan's student population of 638 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 638 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James W Hennigan's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James W Hennigan is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1612 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 19% |
| Black | 28% | 9% |
| White | 6% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boston School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James W Hennigan is Roxbury Preparatory Charter School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Roxbury Preparatory Charter School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Elc - West Zone (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jamaica Plain Elc - West Zone Grades: PK-1 | 114 students
0.0 miles
200 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617)635-8275 0.0 PK-1 114 - Roxbury Crossing Roxbury Preparatory Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-10 | 1306 students
0.1 miles
120 Fisher Avenue
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617)566-2361 0.1 5-10 1306 - Jamaica Plain John F Kennedy Grades: PK-5 | 382 students
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7 Bolster Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617)635-8127 0.3 PK-5 382 - Jamaica Plain Mission Hill School Grades: PK-8 | 217 students
0.5 miles
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Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617)635-8189 0.5 PK-8 217 - Hyde Park New Mission High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 320 students
0.5 miles
655 Metropolitan Ave
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617)635-6425 0.5 9-12 320
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