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Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Public 3-8

 131 Walnut Avenue
       Roxbury, MA  02119

(617) 635-8137

District: Boston

SchoolDigger Rank:
498th of 501 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,329 Help


Feeder schools for Higginson-Lewis K-8 School:

Elementary:    Adams Elementary School
    Alighieri Dante Montessori School
    Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy
    Bates Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  177

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.2%
African American:
33.9%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.5% Help


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Compare Details Higginson-Lewis K-8 School ranks worse than 98.6% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Higginson-Lewis K-8 School ranks worse than 99.4% of middle schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Higginson-Lewis K-8 School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Boston School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.2%), African American (33.9%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School is 7.5, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Boston School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School is $31,329, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Boston School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Higginson-Lewis K-8 School:

SchoolDigger ranks Higginson-Lewis K-8 School 915th of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Higginson-Lewis K-8 School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Higginson-Lewis K-8 School 498th of 501 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Higginson-Lewis K-8 School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Boston 311th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 2.52 915th 924 1.0%
2012 1.00 927th 930 0.3%
2013 2.31 919th 928 1.0%
2014 7.79 883rd 926 4.6%
2015 7.25 882nd 914 3.5%
2016 7.56 889th 932 4.6%
2017 2.52 932nd 938 0.6%
2018 1.69 930th 934 0.4%
2019 1.45 939th 942 0.3%
2021 4.29 932nd 936 0.4%
2022 7.35 901st 932 3.3%
2023 5.13 915th 928 1.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.04 197th 244 19.3%
2019 30.64 183rd 258 29.1%
2021 52.60 59th 240 75.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.96 882nd 886 0.5%
2019 4.50 893rd 896 0.3%
2021 7.55 890th 894 0.4%
2022 13.51 866th 905 4.3%
2023 13.98 699th 703 0.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.14 677th 685 1.2%
2019 5.62 694th 700 0.9%
2021 8.37 701st 705 0.6%
2022 15.87 725th 772 6.1%
2023 11.30 734th 757 3.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.63 890th 893 0.3%
2019 1.79 900th 902 0.2%
2021 6.15 887th 898 1.2%
2022 7.12 879th 901 2.4%
2023 7.06 862nd 887 2.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.51 636th 656 3.0%
2019 13.57 652nd 665 2.0%
2021 14.51 622nd 632 1.6%
2022 20.59 595th 672 11.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.82 894th 898 0.4%
2019 2.66 903rd 907 0.4%
2021 4.60 901st 904 0.3%
2022 11.83 836th 908 7.9%
2023 6.58 876th 896 2.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Tested In Person students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 4.12 922nd 925 0.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Tested Remotely students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.20 395th 399 1.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.62 166th 174 4.6%
2019 13.69 166th 172 3.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.13 378th 379 0.3%
2019 6.83 395th 398 0.8%
2021 18.25 354th 379 6.6%
2022 23.26 351st 401 12.5%
2023 17.33 391st 420 6.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 2.78 438th 449 2.4%
2012 2.33 446th 455 2.0%
2013 1.43 449th 455 1.3%
2014 3.03 444th 455 2.4%
2015 5.65 424th 441 3.9%
2016 3.18 474th 482 1.7%
2017 3.77 476th 487 2.3%
2018 2.96 480th 484 0.8%
2019 1.66 497th 498 0.2%
2021 6.23 491st 501 2.0%
2022 5.19 489th 497 1.6%
2023 3.94 498th 501 0.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.88 463rd 467 0.9%
2019 3.44 479th 484 1.0%
2021 10.11 478th 489 2.2%
2022 7.72 493rd 503 2.0%
2023 16.31 442nd 444 0.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.58 435th 438 0.7%
2019 3.85 446th 452 1.3%
2021 10.16 454th 462 1.7%
2022 7.88 478th 489 2.2%
2023 5.15 477th 481 0.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.90 463rd 463 0.0%
2019 1.44 478th 478 0.0%
2021 7.89 467th 483 3.3%
2022 6.34 482nd 494 2.4%
2023 4.56 486th 489 0.6%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.55 421st 424 0.7%
2021 19.26 410th 431 4.9%
2022 23.32 375th 445 15.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.30 461st 466 1.1%
2019 2.30 476th 478 0.4%
2021 6.46 481st 485 0.8%
2022 5.29 493rd 497 0.8%
2023 4.25 487th 489 0.4%
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Rank History for middle school Tested In Person students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 4.26 491st 491 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school Tested Remotely students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.92 304th 339 10.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.39 172nd 172 0.0%
2019 6.89 193rd 195 1.0%
2021 18.07 179th 193 7.3%
2022 17.44 194th 212 8.5%
2023 7.33 208th 209 0.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.11 307th 309 0.6%
2019 5.76 321st 322 0.3%
2021 11.58 334th 335 0.3%
2022 11.38 364th 368 1.1%
2023 9.89 358th 364 1.6%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 10 211 3 148 3 0 8 0 383
2011 8 200 2 137 2 0 4 0 353
2012 12 219 3 175 2 1 4 0 416
2013 10 230 3 135 2 0 9 0 389
2014 10 228 5 130 2 0 17 0 392
2015 8 242 4 139 2 1 20 0 416
2016 9 219 4 160 2 1 11 0 406
2017 6 183 3 143 2 0 18 0 355
2018 5 153 1 131 1 0 17 0 308
2019 3 132 1 112 1 0 12 0 261
2020 4 114 2 96 0 0 14 0 230
2021 5 95 3 105 0 0 11 0 219
2022 3 75 3 98 0 0 9 0 188
2023 4 60 2 103 0 0 8 0 177

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 383 33.1 11.5 83
2011 353 29.1 12.0 83.6
2012 416 33.4 12.4 79.6
2013 389 30.1 12.8 78.7
2014 392 31.0 12.6 90.3
2015 416 32.0 13.0 88.5
2016 406 29.0 14.0 n/a
2017 355 26.4 13.4 n/a
2018 308 28.9 10.6 n/a
2019 261 29.0 8.9 n/a
2020 230 23.9 9.6 n/a
2021 219 27.3 8.0 n/a
2022 188 25.1 7.4 n/a
2023 177 23.4 7.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 383 33.1 11.5 83
2011 353 29.1 12.0 83.6
2012 416 33.4 12.4 79.6
2013 389 30.1 12.8 78.7
2014 392 31.0 12.6 90.3
2015 416 32.0 13.0 88.5
2016 406 29.0 14.0 n/a
2017 355 26.4 13.4 n/a
2018 308 28.9 10.6 n/a
2019 261 29.0 8.9 n/a
2020 230 23.9 9.6 n/a
2021 219 27.3 8.0 n/a
2022 188 25.1 7.4 n/a
2023 177 23.4 7.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,688 (6.0%) $26,472 (94.0%) $28,160
2020 $1,470 (5.0%) $28,113 (95.0%) $29,583
2021 $2,188 (7.0%) $29,140 (93.0%) $31,328

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 939th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 915th of 928 Elementary schools
 1.1%
Ranks 497th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 498th of 501 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)150
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3932.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)65
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Boston)3427.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)1410.7
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3326.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)511.1
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3327.6
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)1519.2
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3831.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)80
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3424.8
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)512
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Boston)2423.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)83.3
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3630
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)23.3
 1.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3126
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)30
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3225.9
 6.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)00
   7th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3322.9
 10.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)92.7
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3430.2
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3424.4
 9.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)00
   8th Grade Science (Boston)2422.8
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)116.1
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boston)3629.3
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)43
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Boston)3325.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Higginson-Lewis K-8 School)34.7
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Boston)2523.1
 1.9%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students261177
 32.2%
African American13260
 54.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic112103
 8%
Pacific Islander00
White34
 33.3%
Two or More Races128
 33.3%

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Students at Higginson-Lewis K-8 School are 58% Hispanic, 34% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% White, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 177 students attended Higginson-Lewis K-8 School.

Higginson-Lewis K-8 School ranks in the bottom 0.6% of Massachusetts middle schools.

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