Rank
137
B-
Billerica
6 schools · 1 high school · 5 elementary schools · Billerica
Billerica is a suburban town located about 20 miles northwest of Boston in the Merrimack Valley region. The Billerica Public School District serves a single town with five elementary schools and Billerica Memorial High School, which boasts a 94.7% graduation rate. The town has a moderate tax bill relative to the state, with residents balancing educational investment and affordability. Billerica offers a typical suburban character with access to Boston employment and regional amenities.
Avg MCAS ELA
43.3%
#198 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
51.5%
#118 of 326
Avg SAT
1,129
#129 of 290
Attendance
94.5%
#103 of 328
Graduation Rate
94.7%
#145 of 288
AP Pass Rate
76%
#122 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,177
#183 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$108,203
#37 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 40% | 51% | — | 497 | 407 |
| Grade 4 | 42% | 55% | — | 497 | 426 |
| Grade 5 | 47% | 54% | 52% | 500 | 378 |
| Grade 6 | 46% | 43% | — | 497 | 372 |
| Grade 7 | 55% | 47% | — | 500 | 377 |
| Grade 8 | 40% | 21% | 38% | 488 | 386 |
| Grade 10 | 51% | 44% | 66% | 498 | 276 |
| HS Science | — | — | 51% | 500 | 321 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 64.4%
Asian: 11.3%
Hispanic: 12.3%
Black: 7.9%
Multi-Race: 3.6%
Am. Indian: 0.5%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 50.9%Male: 49%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Billerica
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
126
B
Billerica Memorial High School
SAT
1,129
ELA
52%
Math
45%
Grad
94.7%
126
B
Billerica Memorial High School
1,129
52%
45%
76%
94.7%
Elementary Schools in Billerica
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
100
A-
John F Kennedy
ELA
60%
Math
76%
Attend.
95.4%
Class
22
100
A-
John F Kennedy
60%
76%
95.4%
22
316
B
Frederick J Dutile
ELA
46%
Math
55%
Attend.
95.8%
Class
21
316
B
Frederick J Dutile
46%
55%
95.8%
21
459
B-
Thomas Ditson
ELA
41%
Math
51%
Attend.
95%
Class
21
459
B-
Thomas Ditson
41%
51%
95%
21
535
C+
Hajjar Elementary
ELA
35%
Math
42%
Attend.
94.4%
Class
20
535
C+
Hajjar Elementary
35%
42%
94.4%
20
610
C+
Parker
ELA
26%
Math
40%
Attend.
94.9%
Class
21
610
C+
Parker
26%
40%
94.9%
21
District Operations
Attendance
#103 of 328Attendance Rate94.5%
Avg Days Absent10
Chronically Absent (10%+)12.7%
Chronically Absent (20%+)2.8%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#183 of 325In-District Per Pupil$19,744
Total Per Pupil$21,177
Total FTE Students5,160
Teacher Salaries
#37 of 325Average Salary$108,203
Teacher FTE Count360
Salary vs. Town Income2.1x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 2.1x the town's per capita income ($50,638). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#272 of 327Avg Class Size19
English Learners3.9%
Students w/ Disabilities20.6%
Total Students5,000
Staffing & Retention
#25 of 327Teacher Retention92.9%
Principal Retention87.5%
Total Teachers381
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Billerica
Avg Assessed Value
$644,586
#114 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$7,484
Income Per Capita
$50,638
#115 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#142
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.16%
Tax as % of Income14.78%(typical)
Bond RatingAA+(excellent)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$134.8M+1.57% levy growth(strong)
Residential$40.3M
Commercial/Industrial$94.5M
Residential Share16.1%(diverse)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 4.1% (2.5% base + 1.57% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (16.1%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$5.4M2.5% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $212.8M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 4,578(86.9%)
Vocational: 455(8.6%)
Charter: 53(1.0%)
Private: 44(0.8%)
Home School: 88(1.7%)
Total: 5,266