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Billerica

Massachusetts · Public School District
8
Schools
4,822
Students
$26,020
Per-Pupil Spend
+81% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Billerica is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 4,822 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,020 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Frederick J DutileKG–04280
Hajjar ElementaryKG–04375
John F KennedyKG–04304
ParkerKG–04427
Thomas DitsonKG–04557
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Locke Middle05–07549
Marshall Middle School05–07604
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Billerica Memorial High School08–121,726
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,020+81% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
58%
State
33.9%
Local (property tax)
58.5%
Federal
7.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (58%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
4,822
Students
—
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,020 per pupil — 81% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Billerica?
Billerica has 8 public schools, serving a total of 4,822 students.
What is the graduation rate for Billerica?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Billerica spend per student?
Billerica spends $26,020 per pupil — 81% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Billerica?
No, Billerica does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Billerica serve?
Billerica serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Billerica?
The median opportunity score across schools in Billerica is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.