J Henry Higgins Middle School

J Henry Higgins Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
85 Perkins St,  Peabody, MA
Peabody Public Schools
3.4
3.1
1,393 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Todd Bucey
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
33%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
110
Full Time Teachers
110
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
3.2%
State Average
7.6%
Science
2%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
240:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.7%
White
70.4%
Hispanic
20.7%
Black
4.2%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 4 Reviews
1.0 Parent
10/4/2023
Worst district! They will not get your child ready for high school. Their Special Education program should be illegal. The children on an iep will not get the support they actually need. Please do your research before you hand of your children here.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/14/2025
It’s tough to have one middle school to accommodate such a large city however, I think the Higgins has done a great job. The school is beautiful and my children had very successful times here.
5.0 parent
6/27/2025
My son started last year. Wonderful news school and good classes he really likes it he got excellent grades. Thanks for all the hardworking teachers
5.0 parent
3/3/2024
My kid will go there next year beautiful school looking forward to it. Other low reviews are not fair as they are about rude bus drivers or other subjective not so happy parents. Rating should be about student advancements,teachers and school environment.. not about "I was not happy with one teacher...
1.0 other
5/22/2023
It’s great if you are a smart kid. But anyone that needs help or has any sort of IEP….. forget about it. The focus on the smart kids and treat all the others like trash. Peabody’s public schools stink.

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J Henry Higgins Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Peabody, MA and is served by the Peabody Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 1,393 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. J Henry Higgins Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $618,129. Discover additional schools in the area, like Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program (Peabody P.R.E.P.), Salem High School, Salem Prep High School, and more. Learn more about what Peabody has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near J Henry Higgins Middle School.

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