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Locke Middle School

110 Allen Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 549 students in grades 5-7, Locke Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-7
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Locke Middle School's student population of 549 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Locke Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Locke Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#996 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Locke Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Locke Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Locke Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Locke Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Locke Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Locke Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Locke Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Locke Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Locke Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Locke Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Locke Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Locke Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Locke Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Locke Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Locke Middle School's ranking?
Locke Middle School is ranked #996 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Locke Middle School often compared to?
Locke Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Locke Middle School?
549 students attend Locke Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Locke Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locke Middle School?
Locke Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Locke Middle School offer ?
Locke Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Locke Middle School part of?
Locke Middle School is part of Billerica School District.
In what neighborhood is Locke Middle School located?
Locke Middle School is located in the Pinehurst neighborhood of Billerica, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Pinehurst.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-7
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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