Billerica School District
School District · Billerica, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,901
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,901
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#123 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,121
$250 vs Massachusetts median
District size
4,901 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Billerica ranks #123 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Billerica's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marshall Middle School (7.9/10), Locke Middle (7.9/10), and John F Kennedy (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Billerica
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Locke Middle | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | John F Kennedy | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Parker | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Hajjar Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Frederick J Dutile | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Thomas Ditson | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Billerica Memorial High School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Billerica
Billerica is a Billerica, Massachusetts school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 4,901 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. District-level spending was $21,121 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Billerica demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Locke Middle, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Billerica students show an average math proficiency of 51.1% and ELA proficiency of 54.8%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Billerica, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Billerica with test data.
Schools in Billerica
8 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Billerica
- Total Enrollment
- 4,901
- Teachers (FTE)
- 359
- District spending per student
- $21,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Billerica?
Billerica has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Billerica?
The average composite rating for Billerica is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Billerica?
Billerica's district-level spending was $21,121 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Billerica?
The average student-teacher ratio in Billerica is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Billerica?
Locke Middle is the highest-rated school in Billerica with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Billerica?
Across schools in Billerica with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Billerica compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Billerica has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare Billerica with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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