Biddeford Intermediate School

www.biddefordschools.me

357 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

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.

357

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Biddeford Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	40
Black	45
Asian	15
Two or More	26

White
231 (64.7%)
Black
45 (12.6%)
Hispanic
40 (11.2%)
Two or More
26 (7.3%)
Asian
15 (4.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Biddeford Public Schools
Phone:	(207)282-5957
Website:	http://www.biddefordschools.me
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 200

Grade 4 157