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School Code: 310505
Billerica Memorial High School
Billerica is a suburban town in Middlesex County, located about 25 miles northwest of Boston. Originally a farming community, the town experienced significant growth in the mid-20th century as a bedroom community for Boston-area workers and remains a mix of residential neighborhoods, light industry, and conservation land. The town is bisected by the Concord River and includes several historic mill buildings that reflect its industrial heritage.
State Rankings
#126
Overall Rank
#133
SAT Total
#153
ELA MCAS
#154
Math MCAS
#127
AP Success
#157
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▲ +65
1129
Reading/Writing▲ +44
579
Math▲ +21
550
Tests Taken
197
Score Composition
R/W: 579
Math: 550
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -1552%(Rank #153)
Mathematics▼ -1745%(Rank #154)
Science▼ -1253%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
500
Math
497
Science
501
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 57.0th · Math: 57.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 45.0 · Math: 47.0
ELA: 45.0 · Math: 47.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
300
Tests Taken
600
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +18.2
76%
AP Success Rank: #127
Score Distribution
14.2%
Score 5
28.0%
Score 4
33.8%
Score 3
19.5%
Score 2
4.5%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 24%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 64.2%
Asian: 11.5%
Hispanic/Latino: 11.8%
Black/African American: 8.4%
Multi-Race: 3.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Gender
50.9% Female
48.9% Male
0.2% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs38.8% (674)
Low Income25.4% (441)
English Learners2.8% (48)
First Language Not English15.9% (276)
Key Indicators
High Needs
38.8%
Low Income
25.4%
Graduation Rate
94.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▸ -0.9
State Ranking
#157
Cohort Size
282
Dropped Out: 3.9%
Still in School: 1.4%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ +1.4
93.5%
Chronically Absent▼ -9.1
16.9%
Avg. Absences per Student11.3
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension2.5%
Law Enforcement Referral0.1%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
86.9%
Based on 335 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
84.1%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course
Historical Trends
Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score▲ +65
1129
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -15
52
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▼ -17
45
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▸ -0.9
94.7
20152024
Above pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +18.2
76
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ +1.4
93.5
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -9.1
16.9
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▸ -2
83
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
83.0%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
31.5%
4-Year Private College
29.5%
4-Year Public College
22%
2-Year Public College
3.6%
Other Post-Secondary
0.7%
Apprenticeship
7.9%
Work
1%
Military
3%
Other
1%
Unknown
Based on 305 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)129
Student/Teacher Ratio14.1 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers82.9%
Teaching In-Field94.2%
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