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#1254 of 1,793 schools in MA
Higginson-lewis K-8 School
Middle School · Boston · Roxbury, MA
A Boston middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
131 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119
- Math 5% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 10% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Higginson-lewis K-8 School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 7% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Higginson-lewis K-8 School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 81Excellent Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nativity Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 4–8 | 0.8 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Frederick Pilot Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Manville SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | 2–10 | 1.4 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of HearingEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boston
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #77 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-lewis K-8 School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Higginson-lewis K-8 School
Higginson-lewis K-8 School is a public middle school in Roxbury, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 169 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,254 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Higginson-lewis K-8 School
What grades does Higginson-lewis K-8 School serve?
Higginson-lewis K-8 School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Higginson-lewis K-8 School?
Higginson-lewis K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Higginson-lewis K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Higginson-lewis K-8 School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Higginson-lewis K-8 School rank in MA?
Higginson-lewis K-8 School ranks #1,254 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Higginson-lewis K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Higginson-lewis K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Higginson-lewis K-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Higginson-lewis K-8 School has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Higginson-lewis K-8 School a charter school?
No, Higginson-lewis K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Higginson-lewis K-8 School a Title I school?
No, Higginson-lewis K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.7%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8137
- Area population (ZIP 02119)
- 26,851
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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