Summary:
The city of Brandywine, Maryland is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The data reveals a mixed picture of school performance in the area, with one standout school and several struggling institutions.
Baden Elementary emerges as the clear high performer, with the highest test scores across the board, including 44.7% of students proficient or better in ELA and 22.4% in math, compared to district and state averages. Baden Elementary also has the highest 3rd and 4th grade proficiency rates and the highest 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Gwynn Park High and Gwynn Park Middle struggle, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and the lowest 1-star state rankings.
Across the district, high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 49.61% to 60.96%, indicate significant economic disadvantage in the Brandywine community, which likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by many of the schools. The wide variation in per-student spending, from $16,274 at Brandywine Elementary to $24,293 at Baden Elementary, suggests that funding and resource allocation may also be a factor impacting school performance. Addressing these systemic issues and inequities will be crucial for the Prince George's County Public Schools district to improve outcomes for all students in Brandywine.
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