- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-133 students YoY
Biddeford Middle School shrank from 631 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-21.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-133 students YoY 230315001017 · Biddeford, ME Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 8.9:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Biddeford High School (894 students)
Biddeford Middle School shrank from 631 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-21.1%). Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Biddeford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Biddeford High
Biddeford High School
894 students
- This school
Biddeford Middle School
542 students
- Biddeford Prim
Biddeford Primary School
483 students
- Biddeford Inte 357
Biddeford Intermediate School
357 students
- John F Kennedy 157
John F Kennedy Memorial School
157 students
What this shows Biddeford Middle School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biddeford Middle School compares
Biddeford Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Biddeford Public Schools reports $19,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~542 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), down 133.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.