Very Good
#385 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 21% in state
Locke Middle
Middle School · Billerica · Billerica, MA
A Billerica middle school serving grades 5th – 7th.
110 Allen Rd, Billerica, MA 01821
- Math 51% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Locke Middle score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2022, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Locke Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average515/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Billerica), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$142,564
Median home value
$581,300
Median rent
$2,211/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–7 | 1.9 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Nashoba Learning GroupPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Wilmington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Ne Pediatric SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 2–12 | 3.8 mi | 56 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Billerica
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Locke Middle is listed in Billerica; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Locke Middle
Locke Middle is a public middle school in Billerica, MA, part of Billerica, serving approximately 503 students in grades 5th-7th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Locke Middle
What grades does Locke Middle serve?
Locke Middle serves students in grades 5th through 7th.
How many students attend Locke Middle?
Locke Middle has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locke Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Locke Middle is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Locke Middle rank in MA?
Locke Middle ranks #385 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Locke Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Locke Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Locke Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Locke Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Locke Middle a charter school?
No, Locke Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Locke Middle a Title I school?
No, Locke Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 503
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (978) 528-8650
- Area population (ZIP 01821)
- 30,203
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01821; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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