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#947 of 1,363 schools in MD
Baden Elementary
Elementary School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Brandywine, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
13601 Baden-Westwood Rd, Brandywine, MD 20613
- Math 22% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baden Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baden Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$149,821
Median home value
$511,600
Median rent
$2,288/mo
College educated
38.6%
Homeownership
96.1%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Capitol Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 301 | Compare → |
| Dora Kennedy French ImmersionEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | Not available | 680 | Compare → |
| Glenarden Woods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 2–5 | Not available | 496 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #95 of 194
- District spending per student
- $19,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baden Elementary is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baden Elementary
Baden Elementary is a public elementary school in Brandywine, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 187 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #947 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baden Elementary
What grades does Baden Elementary serve?
Baden Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Baden Elementary?
Baden Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Baden Elementary is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baden Elementary rank in MD?
Baden Elementary ranks #947 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Baden Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Baden Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Baden Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baden Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Baden Elementary a charter school?
No, Baden Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baden Elementary a Title I school?
No, Baden Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baden Elementary?
61.0% of students at Baden Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (301) 888-1188
- Area population (ZIP 20613)
- 15,923
- Area average commute
- 40.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20613; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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