Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scotts Branch 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 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Scotts Branch Elementary serves the southwest part of Gwynn Oak, MD, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest zone edge being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scotts Branch Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
457 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scotts Branch 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 Scotts Branch Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#1085 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)
25%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
86%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
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)39.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Scotts Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Scotts Branch Elementary School is ranked #1085 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
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 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Scotts Branch Elementary School?
457 students attend Scotts Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Scotts Branch Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scotts Branch Elementary School?
Scotts Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scotts Branch Elementary School offer ?
Scotts Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Scotts Branch Elementary School part of?
Scotts Branch Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
In what neighborhood is Scotts Branch Elementary School located?
Scotts Branch Elementary School is located in the Windsor Mill neighborhood of Gwynn Oak, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Windsor Mill.
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