Shepherd ES vs Piney Branch Elementary
Shepherd ES has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 5.3/10. Piney Branch Elementary is significantly larger with 599 students, about 1.7× the size of Shepherd ES (363). In math proficiency, Shepherd ES leads at 57.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Shepherd ES
Washington, DC
8.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
363 students
Piney Branch Elementary
Takoma Park, MD
5.3/10
Elementary School3rd – 5th
599 students
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| Metric | Shepherd ES | Piney Branch Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.7 / 10 | 5.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.9 | 2.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 34.1% |
| Environment Score | 9.6 | 6.6 |
| State Rank | #17 of 240 | #1,030 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 93th | 25th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Shepherd ES | Piney Branch Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 57.0% | 53.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 57.0% | 53.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Shepherd ES | Piney Branch Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | 3rd – 5th |
| Enrollment | 363 | 599 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 34.1% |
| District | District of Columbia Public Schools | Montgomery County Public Schools |
| City | Washington | Takoma Park |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Washington (20012) | Takoma Park (20912) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $128,234 | $82,097 |
| Median Home Value | $838,200 | $671,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,638 | $1,452 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 59.2% | 51.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| Avg Commute | 37 min | 34 min |