Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brooklyn Park 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 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooklyn Park Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Brooklyn, MD, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Park Elementary School's student population of 463 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
463 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Brooklyn Park 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 Brooklyn Park Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1006 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
45%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
19%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
29%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Park Elementary School's ranking?
Brooklyn Park Elementary School is ranked #1006 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Brooklyn Park Elementary School often compared to?
Brooklyn Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Park Elementary School?
463 students attend Brooklyn Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Brooklyn Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Park Elementary School?
Brooklyn Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Park Elementary School offer ?
Brooklyn Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Park Elementary School part of?
Brooklyn Park Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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