J HENRY HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL

J Henry Higgins Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Peabody school district, located in Peabody, MA with about 1,366 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 93 teachers, J Henry Higgins Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

J. Henry Higgins Middle School, located at 85 Perkins Street in Peabody, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational institution within the Peabody Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its middle school-aged students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

As part of the broader Peabody educational community, the school works closely with families and the local community to promote student success and engagement. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining a safe, inclusive, and challenging learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. For those seeking specific details regarding school policies, calendars, or curriculum updates, the district’s official website at [www.peabody.k12.ma.us](http://www.peabody.k12.ma.us) serves as the primary resource for parents and community members.

For more information, contact J Henry Higgins Middle at (978) 536-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

85 Perkins Street
Peabody, MA 01960-5398
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J HENRY HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Peabody, MA with about 1,366 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Peabody
Total Students:
1,366
Teachers:
93.96
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,366 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending J HENRY HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.3%
Hispanic/Latino
15.4%
Black or African American
3.9%
Asian
1.8%
Two or more races
1.7%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.