- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Peabody, MA
J Henry Higgins Middle
Federal NCES profile for J Henry Higgins Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250936001495
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Henry Higgins Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Peabody · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 1,320
- students enrolled
J Henry Higgins Middle has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Henry Higgins Middle ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Peabody, MA.
School address
District: Peabody · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250936001495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
J Henry Higgins Middle held near 1,283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 102.5 → 110.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-63 students YoY 250936001495 · Peabody, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,320 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Peabody Veterans Memorial High (1,333 students)
J Henry Higgins Middle held near 1,283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount). Teacher FTE added 102.5 → 110.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
J Henry Higgins Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peabody Vetera
Peabody Veterans Memorial High
1,333 students
- This school
J Henry Higgins Middle
1,320 students
- Thomas Carroll
Thomas Carroll
645 students
- South Memorial 506
South Memorial
506 students
- William a Welc 408
William a Welch Sr
408 students
- John E. Mccart 385
John E. Mccarthy
385 students
What this shows J Henry Higgins Middle reports 1,320 students on the CCD universe file.
How J Henry Higgins Middle compares
J Henry Higgins Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,320 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,320
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, J Henry Higgins Middle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Peabody reports $19,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J Henry Higgins Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Veterans Memorial High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Carroll | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Memorial | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William a Welch Sr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John E. Mccarthy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Henry Higgins Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,320 students)
Frequently asked questions about J Henry Higgins Middle
How many students attend J Henry Higgins Middle?
J Henry Higgins Middle has 1,320 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Peabody, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,346 (2022-23) → 1,283 (2023-24), nearly flat (-63).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Henry Higgins Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at J Henry Higgins Middle is 12.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Henry Higgins Middle?
The largest demographic group at J Henry Higgins Middle is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Peabody, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Henry Higgins Middle?
J Henry Higgins Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J Henry Higgins Middle rank among public schools in Peabody?
By Resource Investment Index, J Henry Higgins Middle ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Peabody, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Peabody on the city page.
What other schools are in Peabody?
Besides J Henry Higgins Middle, Peabody also operates Peabody Veterans Memorial High (1,333 students), Thomas Carroll (645 students), and South Memorial (506 students). See the Peabody district page for the complete list.