At a glance
Reported students
542
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maine middle enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 82 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
512.5
Biddeford Middle School: 542 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 658
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Biddeford Middle School
Biddeford Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–07 in Biddeford. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Biddeford Public Schools. NCES reports 542 students for 2024–25.
Among 82 middle schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, close to the Maine median of 11.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.4%) and Black (14%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Biddeford Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.4%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black14%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Biddeford Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Biddeford Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
483 reported students
Biddeford Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
357 reported students
Biddeford High School
High · Grades 08–12
894 reported students
Biddeford Regional Ctr of Tech
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Biddeford Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford Intermediate School Elementary · Biddeford Public Schools | PK–04 | 357 | 0.1 mi |
| Biddeford Primary School Elementary · Biddeford Public Schools | PK–02 | 483 | 0.3 mi |
| Biddeford High School High · Biddeford Public Schools | 08–12 | 894 | 1.6 mi |
| Saco Middle School Middle · Saco Public Schools | 06–08 | 586 | 3.6 mi |
| Loranger Memorial School Middle · Rsu 23 | 03–08 | 251 | 4.6 mi |
| Middle School of the Kennebunks Middle · Rsu 21 | 06–08 | 470 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Biddeford Middle School
What grades does Biddeford Middle School serve?
Biddeford Middle School reports grades 05–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Biddeford Public Schools.
How many students attend Biddeford Middle School?
Biddeford Middle School reported 542 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 82 Maine middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 658 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Biddeford Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 542 students and 52.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maine median for the same school level is 11.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Biddeford Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Biddeford Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Biddeford Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Biddeford Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Biddeford Middle School in?
Biddeford Middle School is part of Biddeford Public Schools, based in Biddeford, ME, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Biddeford Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Biddeford Intermediate School (0.1 mi), Biddeford Primary School (0.3 mi), Biddeford High School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.