J Henry Higgins Middle

85 Perkins Street
Peabody, MA 01960

www.peabody.k12.ma.us

1,320 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

J. Henry Higgins Middle School, located at 85 Perkins Street in Peabody, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational institution within the Peabody Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its middle school-aged students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

As part of the broader Peabody educational community, the school works closely with families and the local community to promote student success and engagement. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining a safe, inclusive, and challenging learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. For those seeking specific details regarding school policies, calendars, or curriculum updates, the district’s official website at [www.peabody.k12.ma.us](http://www.peabody.k12.ma.us) serves as the primary resource for parents and community members.

1,320

Total Students

106.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J Henry Higgins Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	860
Hispanic	338
Black	66
Asian	25
Two or More	27
American Indian	4

White
860 (65.2%)
Hispanic
338 (25.6%)
Black
66 (5.0%)
Two or More
27 (2.0%)
Asian
25 (1.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peabody
Phone:	(978)536-4800
Website:	http://www.peabody.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 458

Grade 7 406

Grade 8 456