Serving 1,718 students in grades 8-12, Billerica Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,718 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Billerica Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Billerica Memorial High School's student population of 1,718 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Billerica Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Billerica Memorial High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#877 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Black
7%
10%
White
73%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Billerica Memorial High School's ranking?
Billerica Memorial High School is ranked #877 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Billerica Memorial High School often compared to?
Billerica Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chelmsford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Billerica Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Billerica Memorial High School is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Billerica Memorial High School?
1,718 students attend Billerica Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Billerica Memorial High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Billerica Memorial High School?
Billerica Memorial High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Billerica Memorial High School offer ?
Billerica Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Billerica Memorial High School part of?
Billerica Memorial High School is part of Billerica School District.
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