Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Biddeford Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Attendance Zone: Biddeford Primary School serves the entire district of Biddeford, ME, covering an area of approximately 59.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 10.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Biddeford Primary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Motto
Commitment to Excellence
School Rankings
The diversity score of Biddeford Primary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
11%
4%
Black
14%
5%
White
66%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Biddeford Primary School often compared to?
Biddeford Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Biddeford Middle School, Line Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Biddeford Primary School?
483 students attend Biddeford Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Biddeford Primary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Biddeford Primary School?
Biddeford Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Biddeford Primary School offer ?
Biddeford Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Biddeford Primary School part of?
Biddeford Primary School is part of Biddeford School District.
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