Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy vs Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 809 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy
Roxbury · Public high · Grades 6–12
565 students
Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
Roxbury · Public middle · Grades 3–8
213 students
| Measure | Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy Roxbury, Massachusetts | Higginson-Lewis K-8 School Roxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 300 | #297 of 300 |
| National rank | #14723 of 16,910 | #14269 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 565 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 4% |
| city | Roxbury | Roxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 17.0).
- •Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (13% vs 4%).
- •Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Higginson-Lewis K-8 School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.1).
- •Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy is the larger school with 565 students compared with 213.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy better than Higginson-Lewis K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy ranks higher (23.2 vs 17.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy and Higginson-Lewis K-8 School?
About 809 m in a straight line, between Roxbury and Roxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy: 565. Higginson-Lewis K-8 School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy and Higginson-Lewis K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy is 286th of 300 and Higginson-Lewis K-8 School is 297th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).