Serving 610 students in grades 3-5, Piney Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piney Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Piney Branch Elementary School's student population of 610 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piney Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piney Branch Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
31%
33%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piney Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Piney Branch Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Piney Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Piney Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Takoma Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Piney Branch Elementary School?
610 students attend Piney Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Piney Branch Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piney Branch Elementary School?
Piney Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piney Branch Elementary School offer ?
Piney Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Piney Branch Elementary School part of?
Piney Branch Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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