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Baden Elementary

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Baden Elementary ranks 442 nd of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

442^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 49% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Baden Elementary in Brandywine, MD, is a small, rural school serving 184 students in grades PK through 5, and it stands out as a remarkable bright spot within the Prince George's County Public Schools district. Despite nearly 87% of its students being economically disadvantaged, the school consistently outperforms its peers, achieving math proficiency rates (32.1%) that are more than double the district average (13.7%) and significantly higher than nearby schools like Brandywine Elementary (9.4%) and Rosaryville Elementary (12.1%). In English Language Arts, Baden’s 45.2% proficiency rate also far exceeds the district average (38.9%) and outpaces neighbors like Marlton Elementary (34.5%). This strong performance is a testament to the school’s effective use of resources, including a very low student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1 and high per-pupil spending of $24,293.

Baden’s 5th-grade students are a particular strength, with the highest math proficiency (37%) among all nearby schools, including the high-performing Huntingtown Elementary in Calvert County Public Schools. In 5th-grade ELA, Baden ties with Mattaponi Elementary for the top spot among local PGCPS schools at 51.9% proficiency, well above the state average of 46.8%. The school has also shown consistent improvement over the past decade, climbing from the 32nd percentile statewide in 2016-2017 to the 49th percentile in 2025-2026, with math scores increasing by 64% since 2022-2023. This stability contrasts sharply with schools like Mattaponi, which saw a significant drop in math proficiency over the same period.

However, chronic absenteeism remains a significant challenge, with a rate of 29.8% in 2024-2025—nearly identical to the struggling district average and far higher than peers like Huntingtown (12.8%). Additionally, data from 2020-2021 revealed a gender achievement gap, with female students ranking in the 45th percentile and male students in the 29th percentile. Despite these issues, Baden Elementary is a unique outlier in a district ranked 22nd out of 25 in Maryland, consistently earning 2 and 3 stars while its neighbors often receive 1 star. It is a clear example of a school that successfully overcomes the challenges of high poverty, making it a valuable model for others in the Prince George's County Public Schools district.

184

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,293

Per pupil spending ?

87%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13601 Baden-Westwood Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613-8422

(301) 888-1188

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Students who attend Baden Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Gwynn Park Middle
High:	Gwynn Park High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.0%

Hispanic:

21.7%

White:

13.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 45th percentile in 2016 → 49th in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Prince George's County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 10 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school36%

District avg25%

Maryland avg39%

442^nd of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 45% (2016) to bottom 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

26^th of 135Elementary Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 25Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	45.9	442 of 864	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.2	500 of 865	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.8	386 of 859	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.5	403 of 855	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.5	449 of 862	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.0	364 of 802	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.8	468 of 853	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.9	525 of 857	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	28.8	576 of 847	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.6	462 of 845	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	39.1	492 of 859	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.0	578 of 867	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.5	467 of 847	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.3	467 of 857	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.1	494 of 853	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	61.1	381 of 855	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	37.6	600 of 850	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	46.4	521 of 838	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	63.4	331 of 818	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.4	307 of 804	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	56.8	388 of 805	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	70.6	247 of 803	69.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	34.7	437 of 796	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	24.1	562 of 788	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2021)45th percentile-10 vs school

Male (2021)29th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts45%-6 vs state

Mathematics32%+5 vs state

Science22%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Baden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13601 Baden-Westwood Rd	Brandywine	20613	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 888-1188	184	13	14.2	87.0%	25 (13.6%)	103 (56.0%)	40 (21.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (7.6%)	45.9	442^nd of 864 public elementary schools	48.8%		37.2	500^th of 865 public elementary schools	42.2%	58	36.0	25.0	37.0	32.1	60.0	28.1	51.9	45.2	22.2	$24,293	$1,242	$23,051
William Schmidt Environmental Center	Public	K-5	18501 Aquasco Rd	Brandywine	20613	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 888-1185	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Malcolm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14760 Poplar Hill Rd	Waldorf	20601	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 645-2691	415	30	13.8	50.1%	91 (21.9%)	183 (44.1%)	81 (19.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (13.5%)	34.9	530^th of 864 public elementary schools	38.7%		42.9	465^th of 865 public elementary schools	46.2%	65	37.3	26.2	6.6	23.2	39.7	44.3	39.3	41.1	21.3	$19,293	$765	$18,528
Brandywine Elementary	Public	K-5	14101 Brandywine Rd	Brandywine	20613	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 372-0100	572	32	17.6	58.4%	15 (2.6%)	420 (73.4%)	106 (18.5%)	10 (1.7%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.0%)	18.5	706^th of 864 public elementary schools	18.3%		24.7	614^th of 865 public elementary schools	29.0%	92	14.5	12.5	2.4	9.4	24.5	36.5	30.5	30.4	18.1	$16,274	$908	$15,366
Mattaponi Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	11701 Duley Station Rd	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 599-2442	391	27	14.6	52.4%	12 (3.1%)	325 (83.1%)	36 (9.2%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	54.5	370^th of 864 public elementary schools	57.2%		63.1	307^th of 865 public elementary schools	64.5%	63	33.8	30.5	22.1	28.7	70.4	51.2	51.9	57.4	32.0	$20,385	$990	$19,395
J. P. Ryon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12140 Vivian Adams Dr	Waldorf	20601	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 645-3090	640	44	14.5	68.4%	31 (4.8%)	366 (57.2%)	186 (29.1%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.7%)	20.2	677^th of 864 public elementary schools	21.6%		17.5	725^th of 865 public elementary schools	16.2%	48	20.4	20.2	13.1	18.2	22.3	32.3	26.8	27.1	16.9	$18,854	$1,897	$16,958
Rosaryville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9925 Rosaryville Rd	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 599-2490	517	39	13.3	61.1%	18 (3.5%)	410 (79.3%)	74 (14.3%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	16.6	732^nd of 864 public elementary schools	15.3%		17.7	719^th of 865 public elementary schools	16.9%	13	25.0	7.0	2.9	12.1	27.7	29.1	24.3	27.2	15.9	$24,761	$1,399	$23,362
Marlton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8506 Old Colony Dr S	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 952-7780	309	23	13.5	66.0%	6 (1.9%)	256 (82.8%)	35 (11.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.6%)	21.7	660^th of 864 public elementary schools	23.6%		20.2	684^th of 865 public elementary schools	20.9%	24	20.0	10.4	0.0	10.9	48.6	18.8	44.4	34.5	11.1	$21,387	$1,148	$20,239
Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter	Public, Charter	K-1	9010 Frank Tippett Road	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 789-5933	140	10	14.0	52.9%	5 (3.6%)	120 (85.7%)	8 (5.7%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)
Huntingtown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4345 Huntingtown Rd	Huntingtown	20639	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9360	475	33	14.3	26.3%	344 (72.4%)	31 (6.5%)	54 (11.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (8.8%)	84.9	132^nd of 864 public elementary schools	84.7%		85	137^th of 865 public elementary schools	84.2%	5	65.4	46.8	49.4	53.8	73.1	61.0	67.1	67.1	58.8	$18,459	$1,132	$17,327

Frequently Asked Questions about Baden Elementary

Is Baden Elementary a good school?

Baden Elementary ranks 442^nd of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Baden Elementary?

Students at Baden Elementary are 56% African American, 22% Hispanic, 14% White, 8% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Baden Elementary attend?

Students who attend Baden Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gwynn Park Middle
High : Gwynn Park High

How many students attend Baden Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 184 students attended Baden Elementary.

What district is Baden Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

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