Summary:
The 04005 zip code area is home to 4 elementary schools, including Biddeford Primary School, Biddeford Intermediate School, John F Kennedy Memorial School, and Dayton Consolidated School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Biddeford Public Schools and Dayton Public Schools districts.
Among the standout schools in the area, Biddeford Intermediate School has shown consistent improvement in its state-wide ranking, moving from 140th out of 290 schools in 2022-2023 to 122nd out of 288 schools in 2023-2024. The school's test scores are also relatively strong, with 62.73% of students proficient or better in ELA and 61.06% in Math, outperforming the district and state averages. Dayton Consolidated School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and has test scores in ELA close to the state average and Math scores higher than the district average.
However, all four schools in the 04005 zip code area have a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Biddeford Primary School and John F Kennedy Memorial School have the highest free/reduced lunch rates, around 60-61%, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. In contrast, Dayton Consolidated School has a much lower free/reduced lunch rate of 27.34%, suggesting a more economically diverse student population.
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