Billerica School District

365 Boston Rd
Billerica, MA 01821
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Billerica School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 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 43% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), 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
1,836 Schools
# Students
4,901 Students
916,253 Students
# Teachers
359 Teachers
77,708 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Billerica School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#213 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
43%
42%
44%
44%
48%
44%
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
25%
% Black
6%
10%
% White
68%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,268 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,847. 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 $24,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$116 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,268
$23,847
Spending / Student
$23,692
$24,604

Best Billerica School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Kimbrough Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8570
Gr: K-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Ditson
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
39 Cook Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8510
Gr: K-4 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Frederick J Dutile
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 Dutile School Road
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 528-8530
Gr: K-4 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Hajjar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
59 Rogers Street
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 528-8550
Gr: K-4 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Billerica Memorial High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
35 River Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8711
Gr: 8-12 | 1,821 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Parker
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
52 River Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8610
Gr: K-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Floyd Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8670
Gr: 5-7 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Locke Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Allen Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8650
Gr: 5-7 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

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 #218 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and 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 $24,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,901 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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