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Biddeford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,314 students in Biddeford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Biddeford School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
2,314 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Biddeford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 193 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Graduation Rate
81%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.25
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
3%
# Black Students
164 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
1,792 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
77%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
140 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
172
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
158
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
179
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
171
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
130
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
161
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
178
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
202
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,764 is higher than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,259 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,764
$21,438
Spending / Student
$20,259
$21,032
Best Biddeford School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Biddeford Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 Hill Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-5957
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-5957
Grades: 3-4
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Biddeford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Maplewood Avenue
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-1596
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-1596
Grades: 9-12
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
Biddeford Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Hill Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-8285
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-8285
Grades: 1-2
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Biddeford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Tiger Drive
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-6400
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-6400
Grades: 5-8
| 631 students
Rank: n/an/a
Biddeford Regional Ctr Of Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10 Maplewood Avenue
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-1501
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-1501
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
John F Kennedy Memorial School
Magnet School
64 West Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4134
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4134
Grades: PK-K
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Biddeford School District?
Biddeford School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,314 students.
What is the rank of Biddeford School District?
Biddeford School District is ranked #146 out of 193 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Biddeford School District?
77% of Biddeford School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Biddeford School District?
Biddeford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Biddeford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,259 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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