How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Billerica | Somerville |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Billerica, Massachusetts | Somerville, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 4,882 | 4,884 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Billerica | Somerville |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,862 | $29,227 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.7% | 7.6% |
| State Revenue | 33.9% | 33.2% |
| Local Revenue | 58.5% | 59.2% |
Billerica
Federal State Local
Somerville
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Billerica | Somerville |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.7% | 39.7% |
| African American | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% | 36.5% |
| Asian | 11.0% | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Billerica | Somerville |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 229.3:1 | 162.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.7% | 24.9% |
School Types
Billerica
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Somerville
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.