Enrollment
542
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Biddeford, ME
Biddeford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Biddeford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 230315001017
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biddeford Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Biddeford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Maine
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Biddeford Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biddeford Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Biddeford, ME.
School address
District: Biddeford Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230315001017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Biddeford Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Biddeford Middle School
Biddeford Middle School is a large elementary school in Biddeford, Maine, enrolling 542 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 8.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 542 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 68 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 181 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Biddeford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Biddeford Primary School (483 students): Biddeford Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.9:1 vs 14.6:1).
Biddeford Public Schools also operates Biddeford High School (894 students) and Biddeford Primary School (483 students) alongside Biddeford Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Biddeford Middle School compares
Biddeford Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▲ 31% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Maine - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
African American 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Biddeford Middle School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Biddeford Public Schools, which includes Biddeford Middle School.
$18,043
Per student
-10%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 40.1%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Biddeford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Biddeford Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Biddeford Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biddeford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Biddeford
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Biddeford Middle School
How many students attend Biddeford Middle School?
Biddeford Middle School has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Biddeford, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biddeford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Biddeford Middle School is 8.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Biddeford Middle School?
44.5% of students at Biddeford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biddeford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Biddeford Middle School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Biddeford, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biddeford Middle School?
Biddeford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Biddeford Middle School rank among elementary schools in Biddeford?
By Resource Investment Index, Biddeford Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Biddeford, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Biddeford on the city page.
Is Biddeford Middle School a good school?
Biddeford Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Biddeford Public Schools?
Besides Biddeford Middle School, Biddeford Public Schools also operates Biddeford High School (894 students), Biddeford Primary School (483 students), and Biddeford Intermediate School (357 students). See the Biddeford Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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