How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Biddeford Public Schools | Portland Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Biddeford, Maine | Portland, Maine |
| Total Enrollment | 2,314 | 6,476 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 16 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Biddeford Public Schools | Portland Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,228 | $21,987 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| State Revenue | 40.1% | 23.3% |
| Local Revenue | 49.3% | 68.1% |
Biddeford Public Schools
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Portland Public Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Biddeford Public Schools | Portland Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.7% | 54.0% |
| African American | 14.2% | 26.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 6.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.9% | 38.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Biddeford Public Schools | Portland Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 29 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 329.7:1 | 239.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.3% | 30.9% |
School Types
Biddeford Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Portland Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.