Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brandywine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brandywine Elementary serves the southern part of Brandywine, MD, covering an area of approximately 30.6 square miles. Most families typically drive between 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brandywine Elementary School's student population of 572 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
572 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brandywine Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brandywine Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1019 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brandywine Elementary School's ranking?
Brandywine Elementary School is ranked #1019 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Brandywine Elementary School often compared to?
Brandywine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School, Barack Obama Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Brandywine Elementary School?
572 students attend Brandywine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Brandywine Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brandywine Elementary School?
Brandywine Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brandywine Elementary School offer ?
Brandywine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brandywine Elementary School part of?
Brandywine Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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