Higginson/Lewis School

Higginson/Lewis School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade 3-8
131 Walnut Ave,  Roxbury, MA
Washington Park Neighborhood
Boston Public Schools
1.2
2.0
177 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Darlene Ratliff
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
1
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
7.6%
Science
0%
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.

Student Diversity

Male
60.5%
Female
39.5%
Hispanic
58.2%
Black
33.9%
Two or more races
4.5%
White
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
1.2 4 Reviews
2.0
7/3/2023
I went there since they had kindergarten and to six grade then moved (2020) While I was there I made great memories but didn't learn too much Not blaming the school. The education system just is not for me. I'm a freshman in a different school now and I've learned more but not much. School in general just isn't for me. It was fun while I was there I loved the teachers especially ms A I had her in third and second grade
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2.0 3 Reviews
4.0 teacher
1/9/2025
The Higginson Lewis School has been a pleasure to work at, offering a growing sense of care and community. While not perfect, the school actively addresses its challenges and celebrates its successes, striving to create a positive environment for students and staff.School CultureStudents come from d...
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1.0 other
5/18/2021
First off, the school is terrible. Mice in the school well as bugs, the bathrooms are very unsanitary. Rarely gets cleaned at all, the students have no respect for literally anyone, unless their likeable or "popular". Teachers are rude and disrespectful to their students, they poorly try to understa...
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1.0 other
8/17/2019
I feel so bad for the children that go to this school. They are learning absolutely nothing.
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