Summary:
The city of Brandywine, Maryland is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with low academic performance compared to state averages, Baden Elementary stands out as a relative bright spot, outperforming its peers in the district across multiple metrics.
Baden Elementary has the highest statewide ranking among the 4 schools, receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It significantly outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 46.3% of students proficient or better in ELA and 32.9% in Math, compared to 36.1% and 48.4% for the district and state, respectively. Baden Elementary also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2, lower than the other schools in the data set.
In contrast, the other schools in the Brandywine district, including Gwynn Park High, Gwynn Park Middle, and Brandywine Elementary, are underperforming compared to state averages, with low proficiency rates in both ELA and Math. The district also faces significant racial disparities, with Gwynn Park High and Gwynn Park Middle being predominantly African American, while Baden Elementary has a more diverse student body.
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