Top Rankings
Billerica School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,901 students in Billerica School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Billerica School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
4,901 Students
921,371 Students
# Teachers
359 Teachers
78,182 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Billerica School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.65
# American Indian Students
21 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
546 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
11%
7%
# Hispanic Students
513 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
25%
# Black Students
302 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
3,330 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
68%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
180 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
222
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
379
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
394
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
407
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
415
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
383
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
371
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
362
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
369
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
410
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
310
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
314
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
291
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
267
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
7
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,268 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,692 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$116 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,268
$23,714
Spending / Student
$23,692
$24,468
Best Billerica School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Ditson
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39 Cook Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8510
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8510
Grades: K-4
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Kimbrough Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8570
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8570
Grades: K-4
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Parker
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 River Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8610
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8610
Grades: K-4
| 421 students
Rank: #44.
Billerica Memorial High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35 River Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8711
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8711
Grades: 8-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Frederick J Dutile
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Dutile School Road
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 528-8530
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 528-8530
Grades: K-4
| 296 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hajjar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
59 Rogers Street
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 528-8550
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 528-8550
Grades: K-4
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Floyd Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8670
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8670
Grades: 5-7
| 599 students
Rank: #88.
Locke Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Allen Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8650
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8650
Grades: 5-7
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Billerica School District?
Billerica School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,901 students.
What is the rank of Billerica School District?
Billerica School District is ranked #213 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Billerica School District?
68% of Billerica School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Billerica School District?
Billerica School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Billerica School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,692 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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