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J Henry Higgins Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
85 Perkins Street, Peabody, MA 01960 · (978) 536-4800 · Part of Peabody School District
Students
1,320
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about J Henry Higgins Middle
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 13 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency28%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts36%
State average 49.3%
Location
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85 Perkins Street, Peabody
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6458
Grade 7406
Grade 8456
Enrollment over time
1,443’20
1,393’21
1,346’22
1,283’23
1,320’24
Down 8.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 65%Hispanic 26%Black 5%Two or more races 2%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.