Thomas Ditson vs Shawsheen Elementary
Shawsheen Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 5.1/10. Thomas Ditson is significantly larger with 551 students, about 1.6× the size of Shawsheen Elementary (342). In math proficiency, Shawsheen Elementary leads at 57.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Thomas Ditson
Billerica, MA
5.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 4th
551 students
Shawsheen Elementary
Wilmington, MA
7.5/10
Elementary School1st – 3rd
342 students
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| Metric | Thomas Ditson | Shawsheen Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.1 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.3 | 7.8 |
| Growth Score | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 3.0 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #1,301 of 1,793 | #508 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 28th | 72th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Thomas Ditson | Shawsheen Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 57.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 61.0% | 52.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Thomas Ditson | Shawsheen Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 4th | 1st – 3rd |
| Enrollment | 551 | 342 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Billerica | Wilmington |
| City | Billerica | Wilmington |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Billerica (01821) | Wilmington (01887) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $142,564 | $161,473 |
| Median Home Value | $581,300 | $646,200 |
| Median Rent | $2,211 | $2,412 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 41.7% | 49.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 30 min |