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Biddeford Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
5
Schools
2,314
Students
$19,228
Per-Pupil Spend
+34% nat'l
54.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Biddeford Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 2,314 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,228 is above average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Biddeford Intermediate School03–04350
Biddeford Primary School01–02358
John F Kennedy Memorial SchoolPK–KG263
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Biddeford Middle School05–08631
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Biddeford High School09–12712
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,228+34% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
49%
State
40.1%
Local (property tax)
49.3%
Federal
10.6%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (49%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,314
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,228 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Biddeford Public Schools?
Biddeford Public Schools has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,314 students.
What is the graduation rate for Biddeford Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Biddeford Public Schools spend per student?
Biddeford Public Schools spends $19,228 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Biddeford Public Schools?
55% of students in Biddeford Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Biddeford Public Schools?
No, Biddeford Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Biddeford Public Schools serve?
Biddeford Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.