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#1094 of 1,793 schools in MA
Thomas Ditson
Elementary School · Billerica · Billerica, MA
A Billerica elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
39 Cook Street, Billerica, MA 01821
- Math 55% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Ditson score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2022, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 62 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Thomas Ditson sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Glen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| BoutwellEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–K | 1.9 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Fox HillEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Nashoba Learning GroupPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 129 | 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
- #7 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
Thomas Ditson is listed in Billerica; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Ditson
Thomas Ditson is a public elementary school in Billerica, MA, part of Billerica, serving approximately 551 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,094 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Ditson
What grades does Thomas Ditson serve?
Thomas Ditson serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Thomas Ditson?
Thomas Ditson has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Ditson?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Ditson is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Ditson rank in MA?
Thomas Ditson ranks #1,094 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Thomas Ditson's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Ditson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Thomas Ditson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Ditson has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas Ditson a charter school?
No, Thomas Ditson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Ditson a Title I school?
No, Thomas Ditson is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (978) 528-8510
- 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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