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Enrollment
1,816
High
DISTRICT 622 · STATE 777
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BILLERICA·NCES 250267000177
Billerica Memorial High School
35 River Street, Billerica, MA 01821 · (978) 528-8711 · Middlesex County
GRADES 08–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,816 STUDENTS
B-
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Scored higher than 48% of Massachusetts public high schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- C+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Massachusetts public high schools
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
129 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 213 | 12% |
| Grade 8 | 387 | 21% |
| Grade 9 | 331 | 18% |
| Grade 10 | 283 | 16% |
| Grade 11 | 301 | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 293 | 16% |
| Ungraded | 8 | 0% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Billerica. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
45.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -23.0pp since 2018
Math
31.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -35.0pp since 2018
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 31 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 23 points since 2018, while math scores are down about 35 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 45.0% | 31.0% |
| 2023-24 | 50.9% | 36.1% |
| 2022-23 | 46.4% | 33.9% |
| 2021-22 | 51.3% | 37.8% |
| 2020-21 | 47.8% | 35.4% |
| 2018-19 | 68.0% | 66.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Billerica Memorial High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 31.0% | #211 of 327 ▲ 3 | #51 of 58 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 45.0% | #182 of 326 ▲ 8 | #45 of 58 ▲ 3 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -6.5pp | #131 of 315 | #20 of 58 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,816 | #27 of 379 | #10 of 63 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #291 of 325 | #51 of 57 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.3% | #102 of 325 | #26 of 57 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +35.5% | #13 of 133 | #1 of 27 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,816
+211 (+13%) vs 2020
+26% since 1990-91, when it was 1,446
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 12.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,816 | 129 | 14.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,821 | 128.4 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1,726 | 128.8 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 1,605 | 129 | 12.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 1,340 | 101.6 | 13.2:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 1,365 | 101 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 1,599 | 99 | 16.1:1 | 9% (151) |
| 2000-01 | 1,452 | N/A | N/A | 2% (32) |
| 1990-91 | 1,446 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Billerica Memorial High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 36% (1,340 to 1,816); teachers up 27% (101.6 to 129).
About Billerica Memorial High School
Billerica Memorial High School operates as a high-enrollment high school in Billerica, Massachusetts. It has an enrollment of 1,816 students in grades 8 through 12. On average, high schools in Massachusetts enroll around 777, and this school is 134% above that mark.
Billerica Memorial High School sits within Billerica, which has 8 schools and 4,972 students.
Of every 100 students at Billerica Memorial High School, about 64 are White. Other reported shares: 12% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 8% Black, and 4% multiracial. Among Middlesex County residents, the White share is about 67%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Billerica Memorial High School scores 55%.
The school has 129 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 14.1 students per teacher. Statewide, high schools in Massachusetts average 23.4:1.
Billerica Memorial High School earns a B- on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 48% of Massachusetts public high schools.
American Community Survey estimates for Middlesex County show that median household income comes to about $130,847, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 60% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Middlesex County has 386 public schools with about 215,896 students, including Billerica Memorial High School.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Parker, is about 0.2 miles. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The NCES locale for Billerica Memorial High School is Suburb: Large, which covers schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
By 2024-25, enrollment had risen to 1,816, from 1,605 in 2020-21. The school's ratio increased from 12.4:1 to 14.1:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about Billerica Memorial High School, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Middlesex County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,638,365
Census ACS
Median income
$130,847
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
60%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
386
215,896 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Billerica
- Marshall Middle SchoolMiddle · 596 students
- Thomas DitsonElementary · 542 students
- Locke MiddleMiddle · 531 students
- ParkerElementary · 446 students
- Hajjar ElementaryElementary · 401 students
- John F KennedyElementary · 330 students
Other schools in Billerica
- Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High SchoolHigh · 1,282 students
- Marshall Middle SchoolMiddle · 596 students
- Thomas DitsonElementary · 542 students
- Locke MiddleMiddle · 531 students
- ParkerElementary · 446 students
- Hajjar ElementaryElementary · 401 students
Nearby schools
- Parker0.2 mi · 446
- Marshall Middle School0.7 mi · 596
- Frederick J Dutile1.0 mi · 310
- Locke Middle1.6 mi · 531
- Hajjar Elementary1.8 mi · 401
- John F Kennedy2.2 mi · 330
Frequently asked questions
About Billerica Memorial High SchoolHow many students attend Billerica Memorial High School?
Billerica Memorial High School enrolls approximately 1,816 students in grades 08-12.
Is Billerica Memorial High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Billerica Memorial High School is a high school covering grades 08-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Billerica Memorial High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Billerica Memorial High School is approximately 14.1:1 (129 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Billerica Memorial High School?
At Billerica Memorial High School, the student body is approximately 64% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Black, 11% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Billerica Memorial High School in?
Billerica Memorial High School is part of Billerica.
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