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Brandywine Elementary
Elementary School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Brandywine, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14101 Brandywine Rd, Brandywine, MD 20613
- Math 12% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brandywine Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
55.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brandywine Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattaponi ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Waldon Woods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Grace Brethren Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Rosaryville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 508 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #171 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
Brandywine Elementary is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brandywine Elementary
Brandywine Elementary is a public elementary school in Brandywine, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 573 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,233 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brandywine Elementary
What grades does Brandywine Elementary serve?
Brandywine Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Brandywine Elementary?
Brandywine Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Elementary is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brandywine Elementary rank in MD?
Brandywine Elementary ranks #1,233 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Brandywine Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Brandywine Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Brandywine Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brandywine Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brandywine Elementary a charter school?
No, Brandywine Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brandywine Elementary a Title I school?
No, Brandywine Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brandywine Elementary?
55.7% of students at Brandywine 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (301) 372-0100
- 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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