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J Henry Higgins Middle

85 Perkins Street, Peabody, MA 01960Peabody
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
1,346
Students
Total enrolled
$26,008
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
81% vs nat'l
13.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
15% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 1,346 students in grades 06–08 in Peabody, Massachusetts.
81% above average funding
District spends $26,008 per pupil, 81% more than the national average of $14,347.
13.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

J Henry Higgins Middle is a very large middle in Peabody, Massachusetts, serving grades 06–08 with 1,346 students. The district invests $26,008 per student — 81% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at J Henry Higgins Middle

1,346
Total Students
13.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Free Lunch
103
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution669 male · 676 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Student Composition
70%
21%
Asian2%
White70%
Hispanic / Latino21%
Black4%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 250936001495

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,008Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,008
State avg
$28,509
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,444
Student Support$4,942
Administration$3,121
Operations$3,901
Other$2,601
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,008 spent per student, an estimated $11,522 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
34%
59%
State government
34.0%
Local (property tax)
58.7%
Federal programs
7.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,008/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyEssex County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPeabody
Phone: (978)536-4800
NCES ID: 250936001495
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Peabody seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
85 Perkins Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.