Higginson Inclusion K-2 School serves 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School's student population of 120 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Higginson Inclusion K-2 School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
63%
24%
Black
32%
10%
White
2%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Higginson Inclusion K-2 School?
120 students attend Higginson Inclusion K-2 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Higginson Inclusion K-2 School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Higginson Inclusion K-2 School?
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Higginson Inclusion K-2 School offer ?
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Higginson Inclusion K-2 School part of?
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School is part of Boston School District.
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