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#1235 of 1,793 schools in MA
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Higginson Inclusion K-2 School
Elementary School · Boston · Roxbury, MA
A Boston elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
160 Harrishof Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 17 schools in Roxbury.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Higginson Inclusion K-2 School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 76Excellent Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,255
Median home value
$668,900
Median rent
$1,252/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
24.5%
Poverty rate
27.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 0.1 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Trotter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Bridge Boston Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Hernandez K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 407 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Boston
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #74 of 109
- District spending per student
- $37,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Higginson Inclusion K-2 School
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School is a public elementary school in Roxbury, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,235 of 1,793 schools in MA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Higginson Inclusion K-2 School
What grades does Higginson Inclusion K-2 School serve?
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Higginson Inclusion K-2 School?
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Higginson Inclusion K-2 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Higginson Inclusion K-2 School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Higginson Inclusion K-2 School rank in MA?
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School ranks #1,235 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Higginson Inclusion K-2 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Higginson Inclusion K-2 School a charter school?
No, Higginson Inclusion K-2 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Higginson Inclusion K-2 School a Title I school?
No, Higginson Inclusion K-2 School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8247
- Area population (ZIP 02119)
- 26,851
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02119; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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