For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,923 students in 01821, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 01821, MA are Billerica Memorial High School, Marshall Middle School and Locke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 01821 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 01821, MA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01821, MA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Billerica Memorial High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 River Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8711
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8711
Gr: 8-12 | 1,821 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Floyd Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8670
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8670
Gr: 5-7 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Locke Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Allen Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8650
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8650
Gr: 5-7 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
01821, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
121 Lexington Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8630
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8630
Gr: K-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 01821, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 01821, MA include Billerica Memorial High School, Marshall Middle School and Locke Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 01821?
3 public middle schools are located in 01821.
What is the racial composition of students in 01821?
01821 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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