Locke Middle vs Parker
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locke Middle
Billerica · Public middle · Grades 5–7
531 students
Parker
Billerica · Public elementary · Grades K–4
446 students
| Measure | Locke Middle Billerica, Massachusetts | Parker Billerica, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 300 | #594 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4496 of 15,369 | #20465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 531 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 49% |
| city | Billerica | Billerica |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locke Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 56.7).
- •Parker does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Locke Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.9).
- •Locke Middle is the larger school with 531 students compared with 446.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Locke Middle better than Parker?
On the Success Index (US), Locke Middle ranks higher (64.5 vs 56.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Locke Middle and Parker?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Billerica and Billerica in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locke Middle: 531. Parker: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locke Middle and Parker rank in Massachusetts?
Locke Middle is 138th of 300 and Parker is 594th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).