Locke Middle

www.billericak12.com

549 Students

Middle School 5th - 7th

School Overview

Locke Middle School, located at 110 Allen Road in Billerica, Massachusetts, serves as a key academic institution within the Billerica Public Schools district. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. By fostering a supportive and structured learning environment, Locke Middle aims to address the academic, social, and emotional needs of early adolescents, encouraging them to become engaged and responsible members of their community.

The school’s curriculum is broad, covering core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and the arts to create a well-rounded educational experience. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and the community, offering resources on academic expectations, extracurricular opportunities, and school policies. As part of the Billerica school system, Locke Middle is committed to preparing its students for success in future academic endeavors and personal growth.

549

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Locke Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	44
Black	18
Asian	58
Two or More	25

White
404 (73.6 %)
Asian
58 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
44 (8.0 %)
Two or More
25 (4.6 %)
Black
18 (3.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Billerica
Phone:	(978)528-8650
Website:	http://www.billericak12.com
Grade Range:	5th - 7th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 174

Grade 6 171

Grade 7 204