Piney Branch Elementary

Summary:

Piney Branch Elementary is a public elementary school in Takoma Park, Maryland, serving 599 students in grades 3-5. This school stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and equitable institution within the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland.

Piney Branch Elementary consistently outperforms the Montgomery County and Maryland state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, 56.9% of Piney Branch students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 33.4% for Montgomery County and 24.1% for Maryland. In ELA, 64.2% of Piney Branch students were proficient or better, compared to 55.3% for Montgomery County and 48.4% for Maryland. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade Mathematics (65% proficient) and 3rd grade ELA (69.2% proficient). Piney Branch also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in Maryland for White, African American, multi-racial, female, male, and special education students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Highland View Elementary, Ridgecrest Elementary, and Oak View Elementary, Piney Branch Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming its peers in both Mathematics and ELA proficiency. In contrast, schools in the neighboring Prince George's County Public Schools district generally have lower academic performance compared to Piney Branch and the Montgomery County district as a whole.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 7510 Maple Ave
       Takoma Park, MD  20912-4939


(301) 891-8000

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,727 Help


Students who attend Piney Branch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Takoma Park Middle
High:    Albert Einstein High
    John F. Kennedy High
    Montgomery Blair High
    Northwood High
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  599

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.9%
African American:
29.0%
Hispanic:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Piney Branch Elementary ranks better than 85.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 42nd among 130 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Piney Branch Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.9%), African American (29%), Hispanic (17.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Piney Branch Elementary is 15.4. 107 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Piney Branch Elementary is $16,727. 112 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Piney Branch Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Piney Branch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.14 545th 803 32.1%
2005 41.48 520th 805 35.4%
2006 37.87 554th 804 31.1%
2007 34.19 588th 818 28.1%
2008 51.36 469th 838 44.0%
2009 49.77 496th 850 41.6%
2010 58.92 413th 855 51.7%
2011 60.95 366th 853 57.1%
2012 68.64 279th 857 67.4%
2013 58.98 372nd 847 56.1%
2014 54.98 458th 867 47.2%
2015 72.44 225th 859 73.8%
2016 63.79 289th 845 65.8%
2017 72.41 234th 847 72.4%
2018 63.22 296th 857 65.5%
2019 71.34 240th 853 71.9%
2021 88.59 79th 802 90.1%
2022 86.29 120th 862 86.1%
2023 84.33 124th 855 85.5%
2024 84.66 124th 859 85.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.68 9th 52 82.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.72 70th 115 39.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.85 6th 136 95.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.66 207th 546 62.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.02 84th 796 89.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.40 79th 788 90.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.65 47th 504 90.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.86 104th 347 70.0%
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Rank History for White students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.86 5th 528 99.1%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Piney Branch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 210 223 23 64 2 n/a n/a 0 522
1990 194 211 24 77 2 n/a n/a 0 508
1991 193 227 25 73 2 n/a n/a 0 520
1992 200 239 30 71 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1993 221 226 22 71 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1994 237 235 19 72 3 n/a n/a 0 566
1995 232 186 24 74 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1996 232 186 24 74 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1997 249 209 26 88 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1998 265 217 24 83 3 n/a n/a 0 592
1999 269 222 23 84 1 n/a n/a 0 599
2000 250 238 22 90 1 n/a n/a 0 601
2001 188 235 24 102 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2002 185 219 29 111 2 n/a n/a 0 546
2003 185 219 29 111 2 n/a n/a 0 546
2004 163 221 22 102 2 n/a n/a 0 510
2005 167 229 25 122 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2006 140 210 25 120 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2007 139 205 29 103 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2008 143 204 26 93 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2009 152 221 33 73 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2010 166 200 29 59 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2011 173 168 24 79 0 2 29 0 475
2012 184 164 21 77 0 2 31 0 479
2013 189 168 20 85 1 1 28 0 492
2014 191 193 19 86 1 0 33 0 523
2015 196 195 21 84 0 0 30 0 526
2016 205 197 19 110 0 1 31 0 563
2017 219 217 24 124 0 0 28 0 612
2018 240 238 20 125 0 1 36 0 660
2019 267 229 19 114 0 1 47 0 677
2020 268 209 20 107 1 1 44 0 650
2021 250 197 22 112 2 1 42 0 626
2022 243 187 20 114 2 0 44 0 610
2023 251 174 18 107 1 0 46 2 599

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Piney Branch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 522 35.5 14.7 n/a
1990 508 32.5 15.6 21.9
1991 520 34.6 15.0 24.2
1992 541 35.6 15.1 27.9
1993 541 35.6 15.2 27.9
1994 566 36.1 15.7 28.8
1995 516 34.6 14.9 33.7
1996 516 34.6 14.9 33.7
1997 572 34.6 16.5 31.1
1998 592 37.0 16.0 28.9
1999 599 37.0 16.2 36.2
2000 601 37.3 16.1 39.8
2001 550 37.1 14.8 41.6
2002 546 35.0 15.6 39.7
2003 546 35.0 15.6 39.7
2004 510 33.5 15.2 41.4
2005 545 35.0 15.6 43.1
2006 496 37.0 13.4 35.5
2007 477 32.7 14.6 38.4
2008 467 34.1 13.7 35.3
2009 479 31.0 15.5 33.4
2010 454 28.4 15.9 32.8
2011 475 28.2 16.8 30.3
2012 479 28.5 16.8 32.8
2013 492 28.0 17.5 33.9
2014 523 30.7 17.0 35.6
2015 526 29.0 18.1 35
2016 563 30.0 18.7 33.7
2017 612 36.4 16.8 32
2018 660 37.2 17.7 31.5
2019 677 39.0 17.3 27.3
2020 650 40.4 16.0 25.7
2021 626 38.7 16.1 32.3
2022 610 36.9 16.5 33.8
2023 599 38.7 15.4 37.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Piney Branch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 522 35.5 14.7 n/a
1990 508 32.5 15.6 21.9
1991 520 34.6 15.0 24.2
1992 541 35.6 15.1 27.9
1993 541 35.6 15.2 27.9
1994 566 36.1 15.7 28.8
1995 516 34.6 14.9 33.7
1996 516 34.6 14.9 33.7
1997 572 34.6 16.5 31.1
1998 592 37.0 16.0 28.9
1999 599 37.0 16.2 36.2
2000 601 37.3 16.1 39.8
2001 550 37.1 14.8 41.6
2002 546 35.0 15.6 39.7
2003 546 35.0 15.6 39.7
2004 510 33.5 15.2 41.4
2005 545 35.0 15.6 43.1
2006 496 37.0 13.4 35.5
2007 477 32.7 14.6 38.4
2008 467 34.1 13.7 35.3
2009 479 31.0 15.5 33.4
2010 454 28.4 15.9 32.8
2011 475 28.2 16.8 30.3
2012 479 28.5 16.8 32.8
2013 492 28.0 17.5 33.9
2014 523 30.7 17.0 35.6
2015 526 29.0 18.1 35
2016 563 30.0 18.7 33.7
2017 612 36.4 16.8 32
2018 660 37.2 17.7 31.5
2019 677 39.0 17.3 27.3
2020 650 40.4 16.0 25.7
2021 626 38.7 16.1 32.3
2022 610 36.9 16.5 33.8
2023 599 38.7 15.4 37.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Piney Branch Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $362 (2.8%) $12,571 (97.2%) $12,933
2020 $238 (1.8%) $13,340 (98.2%) $13,578
2021 $585 (4.0%) $13,961 (96.0%) $14,546
2022 $1,224 (8.4%) $13,335 (91.6%) $14,558
2023 $897 (5.4%) $15,831 (94.6%) $16,727

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Piney Branch Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 240th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 124th of 855 Elementary schools
 13.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students677599
 11.5%
African American229174
 24%
American Indian01
Asian1918
 5.3%
Hispanic114107
 6.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White267251
 6%
Two or More Races4746
 2.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.3%37.6%
 10.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Piney Branch Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 599 students attended Piney Branch Elementary.

Piney Branch Elementary ranks 124th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Piney Branch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Takoma Park Middle
High : Albert Einstein High
High : John F. Kennedy High
High : Montgomery Blair High
High : Northwood High
High : Wheaton High

Students at Piney Branch Elementary are 42% White, 29% African American, 18% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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