Frederick Pilot Middle School vs Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Pilot Middle School
Dorchester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
215 students
Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
Roxbury · Public middle · Grades 3–8
213 students
| Measure | Frederick Pilot Middle School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Higginson-Lewis K-8 School Roxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 300 | #297 of 300 |
| National rank | #13986 of 15,369 | #14269 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 215 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 4% |
| city | Dorchester | Roxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Pilot Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 17.0).
- •Frederick Pilot Middle School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 4%).
- •Higginson-Lewis K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 8%).
- •Frederick Pilot Middle School does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 9.3).
- •Frederick Pilot Middle School is the larger school with 215 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 Frederick Pilot Middle School better than Higginson-Lewis K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Pilot Middle School ranks higher (18.7 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 Frederick Pilot Middle School and Higginson-Lewis K-8 School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Roxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Pilot Middle School: 215. Higginson-Lewis K-8 School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Pilot Middle School and Higginson-Lewis K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Frederick Pilot Middle School is 294th of 300 and Higginson-Lewis K-8 School is 297th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).