Locke Middle vs Thomas Ditson
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.4 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
Thomas Ditson
Billerica · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students
| Measure | Locke Middle Billerica, Massachusetts | Thomas Ditson Billerica, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 300 | #591 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4496 of 15,369 | #20367 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 531 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Billerica | Billerica |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locke Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 56.9).
- •Thomas Ditson does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Thomas Ditson does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Locke Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.9).
- •Thomas Ditson is the larger school with 542 students compared with 531.
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 Thomas Ditson?
On the Success Index (US), Locke Middle ranks higher (64.5 vs 56.9 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 Thomas Ditson?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Billerica and Billerica in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locke Middle: 531. Thomas Ditson: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locke Middle and Thomas Ditson rank in Massachusetts?
Locke Middle is 138th of 300 and Thomas Ditson is 591st of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).