Biddeford Middle School vs Mt Ararat Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 66 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biddeford Middle School
Biddeford · Public middle · Grades 5–7
542 students
Mt Ararat Middle School
Topsham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
533 students
| Measure | Biddeford Middle School Biddeford, Maine | Mt Ararat Middle School Topsham, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 84 | #20 of 84 |
| National rank | #9003 of 15,369 | #3922 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 542 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 38% |
| city | Biddeford | Topsham |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Ararat Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 43.7).
- •Mt Ararat Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •Mt Ararat Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Mt Ararat Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 61.1%).
- •Biddeford Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.1).
- •Biddeford Middle School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 533.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Biddeford Middle School better than Mt Ararat Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Ararat Middle School ranks higher (67.4 vs 43.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Biddeford Middle School and Mt Ararat Middle School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Biddeford and Topsham in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Biddeford Middle School: 542. Mt Ararat Middle School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Biddeford Middle School and Mt Ararat Middle School rank in Maine?
Biddeford Middle School is 71st of 84 and Mt Ararat Middle School is 20th of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).