Enrollment
1,320
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 250936001495
J Henry Higgins Middle — Peabody, MA
Federal NCES profile for J Henry Higgins Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 23
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Peabody · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Henry Higgins Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
J Henry Higgins Middle reports 1,320 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 102.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 330 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Peabody spends $26,008 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.7% from local sources (property taxes), 34.0% from the state, and 7.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J Henry Higgins Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,320 | top 96% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,008
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,320 Top 96% in Massachusetts — larger than 4% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 102.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250936001495
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 330:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.8%
In-school suspensions 78
Out-of-school suspensions 41
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peabody, which includes J Henry Higgins Middle.
$26,008
Per student
-9%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 34.0%
Federal 7.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Henry Higgins Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at J Henry Higgins Middle is 13.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Peabody, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Henry Higgins Middle?
J Henry Higgins Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.