Billerica School District
School District · Billerica, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,121
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,121
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Billerica?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Billerica as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Marshall Middle School
Billerica · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Locke Middle
Billerica · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Parker
Billerica · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#98 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
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 #98 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Billerica's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marshall Middle School (7.8/10), Locke Middle (7.8/10), and Parker (7.6/10). 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 | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Locke Middle | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Parker | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Hajjar Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | John F Kennedy | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Thomas Ditson | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Frederick J Dutile | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Billerica Memorial High School | 4.7 / 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. The district invests $21,121 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Billerica demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Locke Middle, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Billerica students show an average math proficiency of 50.5% 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 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Billerica
- Total Enrollment
- 4,901
- Teachers (FTE)
- 359
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Billerica?
Billerica spends $21,121 per student per year.
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 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Billerica?
Across schools in Billerica with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.5% 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 6.8/10 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.8%
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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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