Summary:
The 04005 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the overall Biddeford Public Schools district is ranked 147 out of 176 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating, some individual schools within the district are performing relatively well.
Biddeford Intermediate School stands out as the highest-ranked school in the 04005 zip code, ranking 122 out of 288 Maine elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating. It also has strong test scores, with 62.73% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.06% in Mathematics. Another standout is Dayton Consolidated School, a small elementary school that has shown improvement in its statewide ranking and has relatively strong test scores as well.
The schools in the 04005 zip code face some challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism (23.4%) and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 27.34% to 61.46%. However, the student-teacher ratios are generally within a reasonable range, suggesting adequate staffing levels to support student learning. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the schools in this area, highlighting both areas of strength and areas for improvement.
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