Serving 575 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 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Piney Branch Elementary serves the southeast part of Takoma Park, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 1.3 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Piney Branch Elementary School's student population of 575 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
575 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
Piney Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piney Branch Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#189 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)15.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #189 out of 1,338 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Piney Branch Elementary School?
575 students attend Piney Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Piney Branch Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 17:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Piney Branch Elementary School part of?
Piney Branch Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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