BIDDEFORD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Biddeford Intermediate School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Biddeford Public Schools school district, located in Biddeford, ME with about 339 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Biddeford Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Biddeford Intermediate School, located on Hill Street in Biddeford, Maine, serves as a vital educational bridge for students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Biddeford School Department, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of upper-elementary students. The curriculum focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects while promoting social-emotional growth and helping students transition from primary education toward the more departmentalized structure of middle school.
The school is characterized by a strong sense of community and a commitment to preparing students for future success within the Biddeford district. Beyond the classroom, Biddeford Intermediate places a high value on collaboration between educators, families, and the local community to ensure that every child receives the resources they need to thrive. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on character development and inclusivity, the school strives to create an atmosphere where students feel safe, challenged, and motivated to achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact Biddeford Intermediate School at (207) 282-5957 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-5957
BIDDEFORD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Biddeford, ME with about 339 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Biddeford Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 339
- Teachers:
- 29.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 339 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BIDDEFORD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.