Henry L Higginson Elementary School (Closed 2010)

160 Harrishof Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Henry L Higginson Elementary School serves 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
160 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
34%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Henry L Higginson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
63%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Henry L Higginson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
2%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Henry L Higginson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Henry L Higginson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Henry L Higginson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Henry L Higginson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Henry L Higginson Elementary School?
160 students attend Henry L Higginson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Henry L Higginson Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry L Higginson Elementary School?
Henry L Higginson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Henry L Higginson Elementary School offer ?
Henry L Higginson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Henry L Higginson Elementary School part of?
Henry L Higginson Elementary School is part of Boston School District.

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