Top Rankings
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 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,433 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 41% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
2,433 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Biddeford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
13%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
69%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,296 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,866 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$48 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,296
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,866
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Biddeford School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Biddeford Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
335 Hill Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-5957
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-5957
Gr: 3-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Biddeford Primary 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
Gr: K-2 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Biddeford Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Tiger Drive
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-6400
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-6400
Gr: 5-7 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Biddeford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Maplewood Avenue
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-1596
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-1596
Gr: 8-12 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Biddeford Regional Ctr Of Technical
Vocational School
10 Maplewood Avenue
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-1501
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-1501
Rank: n/an/a
64 West Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4134
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4134
Gr: PK-K | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Biddeford School District?
Biddeford School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,433 students.
What is the rank of Biddeford School District?
Biddeford School District is ranked #146 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
69% of Biddeford School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% 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 $19,866 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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