Best High Schools in Chelmsford, MA

Chelmsford, MA has 3 high schools with 3,126 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chelmsford score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chelmsford don't meet expectations.

1. Chelmsford High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1367 Students

2. Billerica Memorial High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Billerica • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1726 Students

3. Leblanc Therapeutic Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lowell • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 33 Students

Best Middle Schools in Chelmsford, MA

Chelmsford, MA has 4 middle schools with 2,682 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chelmsford score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chelmsford don't meet expectations.

1. Mccarthy Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 844 Students

2. Col Moses Parker School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 723 Students

3. B.f. Butler Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lowell • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 514 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Chelmsford, MA

Chelmsford, MA has 7 elementary schools with 2,645 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chelmsford score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chelmsford meet expectations.

1. Carlisle School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carlisle • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 601 Students

2. Byam School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 501 Students

3. Center Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 485 Students

4. South Row

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 463 Students

5. Charles D Harrington

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 471 Students

6. John J Shaughnessy

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lowell • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 479 Students

7. Greater Visions Childrens Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Greater Visions Childrens Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 45 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Chelmsford, MA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Chelmsford, MA has a total population of 26,785 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Chelmsford, MA

8,508

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

57%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chelmsford, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

11.74 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.21 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.53 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chelmsford, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chelmsford, MA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,749 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Chelmsford, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Chelmsford, MA

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North Chelmsford, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
North Billerica, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lowell, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Westford, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Carlisle, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Riverside, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 79%
  • Projected Test Scores: 76%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Billerica, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Graniteville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Tyngsboro, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Dracut, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations