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#374 of 378 private schools in MD
The Julia Brown School
Elementary School · Laurel, MD
A private elementary school in Laurel, MD serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
9450 MADISON AVE, Laurel, MD 20723
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Julia Brown School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,255/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laurel), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,870
Median home value
$508,000
Median rent
$1,986/mo
College educated
60.4%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Woods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Laurel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| St Mary of the Mills SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Maryland City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 431 | 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.
The Julia Brown School is listed in Laurel, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Julia Brown School
The Julia Brown School is a private elementary school in Laurel, MD, serving approximately 47 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Julia Brown School
What grades does The Julia Brown School serve?
The Julia Brown School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend The Julia Brown School?
The Julia Brown School has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Julia Brown School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Julia Brown School is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Julia Brown School rank in MD?
The Julia Brown School ranks #374 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is The Julia Brown School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Julia Brown School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Julia Brown School a private school?
Yes, The Julia Brown School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Julia Brown School a religious school?
No, The Julia Brown School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 47
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Howard County
- Phone
- (301) 498-0604
- Area population (ZIP 20723)
- 36,319
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 20723; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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