Biddeford Public Schools

The Biddeford Public Schools district in Maine consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces some challenges, with all schools ranking in the bottom half of their respective state-wide rankings, but there are also some bright spots, such as the relatively strong performance of Biddeford Intermediate School.

Among the standout schools, Biddeford Intermediate School has the highest state-wide ranking, the lowest chronic absenteeism rate, and the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients among the elementary schools. Biddeford Primary School also stands out with the lowest student-to-teacher ratio, potentially indicating a more favorable learning environment. However, the district as a whole appears to be underperforming, with high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients across the schools, which may indicate equity and access issues.

Overall, the data suggests that the Biddeford Public Schools district faces some challenges, but there are also some bright spots, such as the relatively strong performance of Biddeford Intermediate School. Further analysis and investigation into the root causes of the district's challenges could help inform strategies for improvement.