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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-2
Enrollment: 369 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69%
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Biddeford Primary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
369 students attend Biddeford Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Biddeford Primary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% 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 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Biddeford Primary School offer ?
Biddeford Primary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Biddeford Primary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-2
Enrollment: 369 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69%
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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