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Burlington High School vs. Billerica Memorial High School

Should you attend Burlington High School or Billerica Memorial High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Burlington High School
123 Cambridge Street
Burlington, MA 01803
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Billerica Memorial High School
35 River Street
Billerica, MA 01821
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Burlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,005 students in grades 9-12, Burlington High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,821 students in grades 8-12, Billerica Memorial High 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 34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
1,005 students
1,821 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Burlington High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Billerica Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Burlington High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Billerica Memorial High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
128 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Burlington High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Billerica Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Burlington High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Burlington School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Billerica Memorial High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Billerica School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#239 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#834 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Burlington High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Billerica Memorial High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in MA)
34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burlington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Burlington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Billerica Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Billerica School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burlington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Burlington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Billerica Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Billerica School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Billerica Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Billerica School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 10% in MA)
94%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Burlington High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Burlington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Billerica Memorial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Billerica School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Burlington High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Billerica Memorial High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
104
222
Grade 8 Students
-
410
Grade 9 Students
225
310
Grade 10 Students
227
314
Grade 11 Students
231
291
Grade 12 Students
218
267
Ungraded Students
-
7

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Burlington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Burlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Billerica Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Billerica School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Burlington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Burlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Billerica Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Billerica School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Burlington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Burlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Billerica Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Billerica School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Burlington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Burlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Billerica Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Billerica School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Burlington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Burlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Billerica Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Billerica School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Burlington High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Burlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Billerica Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Billerica School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Burlington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Burlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Billerica Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Billerica School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Burlington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Burlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Billerica Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Billerica School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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