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Line Elementary School vs. Biddeford Primary School

Should you attend Line Elementary School or Biddeford Primary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Line Elementary School
818 Water Street
West Newfield, ME 04095
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Biddeford Primary School
320 Hill Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Biddeford Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Line Elementary 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 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Serving 369 students in grades 1-2, 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 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
1-2
Total Students
285 students
369 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Line Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Biddeford Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Line Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Biddeford Primary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Line Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Biddeford Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Line Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Biddeford Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Biddeford School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#328 out of 512 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Line Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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75-79%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
65-69%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Line Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Biddeford Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Biddeford School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
80-84%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Line Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Biddeford Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Biddeford School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Line Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Biddeford Primary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
24
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Kindergarten Students
43
-
Grade 1 Students
55
169
Grade 2 Students
46
200
Grade 3 Students
35
-
Grade 4 Students
35
-
Grade 5 Students
47
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Biddeford Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Biddeford School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
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2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Biddeford Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Biddeford School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Biddeford Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Biddeford School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Biddeford Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Biddeford School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Biddeford Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Biddeford School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Biddeford Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Biddeford School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Line Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Biddeford Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Biddeford School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Line Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Biddeford Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Biddeford School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Line Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Biddeford Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Biddeford School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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