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J Henry Higgins Middle School vs. North Andover Middle School

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School Overview

School
J Henry Higgins Middle School
85 Perkins Street
Peabody, MA 01960
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
North Andover Middle School
495 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 1,283 students in grades 6-8, J Henry Higgins Middle School 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 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,017 students in grades 6-8, North Andover Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,283 students
1,017 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J Henry Higgins Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Andover Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J Henry Higgins Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Andover Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
75 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J Henry Higgins Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Andover Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J Henry Higgins Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peabody School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Andover Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Andover School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1111 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#543 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J Henry Higgins Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Andover Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
59%
(Top 30% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Henry Higgins Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Andover Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Henry Higgins Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Andover Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Henry Higgins Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Andover Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of J Henry Higgins Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Andover Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
417
344
Grade 7 Students
441
332
Grade 8 Students
425
341

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J Henry Higgins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peabody School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Andover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J Henry Higgins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peabody School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Andover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J Henry Higgins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peabody School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Andover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J Henry Higgins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peabody School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Andover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J Henry Higgins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peabody School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Andover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of J Henry Higgins Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Andover Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J Henry Higgins Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Andover Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J Henry Higgins Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peabody School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Andover Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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