D−
Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
PublicMiddleGrades 3–8
131 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119 · (617) 635-8247 · Part of Boston School District
Students
213
Students per teacher
9:1
Setting
City
Grades
3–8
What stands out about Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 34 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 42 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 49.3%
Location
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131 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 331
Grade 430
Grade 526
Grade 637
Grade 745
Grade 844
Enrollment over time
219’20
188’21
177’22
169’23
213’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 55%Black 37%White 5%Two or more races 3%Asian <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.