Bren Mar Park Elementary

Summary:

Bren Mar Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving around 500 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Bren Mar Park Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic (43.8%) and African American (23.4%) representation, as well as a sizable Asian (12.8%) and White (16.6%) student body. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 52.78%, compared to 71.31% for Fairfax County and 70.11% for Virginia. Additionally, Bren Mar Park Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.6% to 65.7% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the surrounding schools.

Bren Mar Park Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from being ranked 437 out of 1099 Virginia elementary schools in 2016-2017 (3 stars) to being ranked 923 out of 1114 in 2023-2024 (1 star), placing the school in the bottom 20% of Virginia elementary schools. This declining trend is in contrast to the higher-performing nearby schools within the Fairfax County Public Schools district, such as Franconia Elementary, Bush Hill Elementary, and Springfield Estates Elementary, which have higher academic achievement, lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and better statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6344 Beryl Rd
       Alexandria, VA  22312


(703) 914-7200

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
923rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,773 Help


Students who attend Bren Mar Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Holmes Middle
High:    Edison High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  488

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.1%
African American:
21.1%
White:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bren Mar Park Elementary ranks worse than 82.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 109th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.75. (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 Bren Mar Park Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.1%), African American (21.1%), White (17.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bren Mar Park Elementary is 13.5, which is the 58th best among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bren Mar Park Elementary is $13,773, which is the 17th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bren Mar Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bren Mar Park Elementary 923rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Bren Mar Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bren Mar Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bren Mar Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 51.74 554th 1062 47.8%
2006 29.22 908th 1071 15.2%
2007 23.79 969th 1083 10.5%
2008 34.96 830th 1081 23.2%
2009 34.65 864th 1082 20.1%
2010 51.25 619th 1113 44.4%
2011 63.94 383rd 1117 65.7%
2012 41.34 763rd 1117 31.7%
2013 42.49 726th 1120 35.2%
2014 46.62 654th 1110 41.1%
2015 41.22 759th 1100 31.0%
2016 54.48 553rd 1096 49.5%
2017 61.14 437th 1099 60.2%
2018 59.98 469th 1097 57.2%
2019 52.39 600th 1105 45.7%
2021 37.35 738th 1103 33.1%
2022 50.70 596th 1109 46.3%
2023 34.86 789th 1114 29.2%
2024 22.75 923rd 1114 17.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bren Mar Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.83 152nd 300 49.3%
2024 50.08 150th 306 51.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bren Mar Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.04 623rd 1036 39.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Bren Mar Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.64 743rd 1100 32.5%
2024 27.50 859th 1098 21.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bren Mar Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.20 824th 1093 24.6%
2024 19.19 946th 1101 14.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bren Mar Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.32 219th 238 8.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Bren Mar Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.56 100th 579 82.7%
2024 62.18 224th 588 61.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bren Mar Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.37 420th 564 25.5%
2024 24.68 468th 580 19.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bren Mar Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.26 451st 984 54.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bren Mar Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 115 50 81 52 5 n/a n/a 0 303
1994 112 59 69 45 1 n/a n/a 0 286
1995 107 67 65 54 3 n/a n/a 0 296
1996 107 67 65 54 3 n/a n/a 0 296
1997 109 63 74 59 1 n/a n/a 0 306
1998 119 69 71 79 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1999 112 65 70 81 2 n/a n/a 0 330
2000 107 71 79 101 1 n/a n/a -4 355
2001 111 67 88 108 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2002 85 71 98 111 1 n/a n/a 17 383
2003 85 71 98 111 1 n/a n/a 17 383
2004 80 77 90 120 0 n/a n/a 18 385
2005 72 67 81 113 0 n/a n/a 14 347
2006 72 75 83 133 1 n/a n/a 18 382
2007 76 75 80 131 1 n/a n/a 22 385
2008 85 79 77 146 0 n/a n/a 18 405
2009 74 71 90 152 0 n/a n/a 12 399
2010 80 83 92 165 0 n/a n/a 12 432
2011 83 98 114 191 1 1 7 0 495
2012 82 96 107 181 3 2 11 0 482
2013 83 120 97 184 3 3 14 0 504
2014 74 120 93 194 5 2 14 0 502
2015 81 127 101 209 4 0 15 0 537
2016 90 108 102 215 5 1 8 0 529
2017 86 131 91 215 3 1 11 0 538
2018 97 112 74 205 3 2 12 0 505
2019 88 117 74 199 3 2 17 0 500
2020 94 118 57 207 2 1 18 0 497
2021 83 115 58 203 1 1 20 0 481
2022 65 115 51 201 0 1 16 0 449
2023 83 117 64 219 1 2 14 0 500
2024 84 103 65 215 1 2 18 0 488

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 Bren Mar Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 303 28.9 10.5 n/a
1994 286 17.2 n/a 27.6
1995 296 n/a 0.0 27.4
1996 296 n/a 0.0 27.4
1997 306 n/a 0.0 27.1
1998 338 n/a 0.0 30.5
1999 330 27.7 11.9 41.5
2000 355 n/a 0.0 37.3
2001 376 29.5 12.7 41.5
2002 383 38.5 9.9 48.9
2003 383 38.5 9.9 48.9
2004 385 38.5 10.0 49.6
2005 347 35.0 9.9 49.2
2006 382 41.0 9.3 45.3
2007 385 41.2 9.3 46.6
2008 405 30.0 13.5 49.9
2009 399 29.0 13.8 51.4
2010 432 32.0 13.5 56.7
2011 495 30.8 16.0 56.6
2012 482 43.2 11.1 56.6
2013 504 43.5 11.5 59.1
2014 502 43.6 11.5 57.6
2015 537 42.0 12.7 60.9
2016 529 44.0 12.0 61.8
2017 538 41.0 13.1 61.2
2018 505 37.2 13.5 61
2019 500 38.3 13.0 63
2020 497 37.9 13.1 59.4
2021 481 42.0 11.4 n/a
2022 449 38.6 11.6 65.7
2023 500 36.0 13.8 55.6
2024 488 35.9 13.5 66

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 Bren Mar Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 303 28.9 10.5 n/a
1994 286 17.2 n/a 27.6
1995 296 n/a 0.0 27.4
1996 296 n/a 0.0 27.4
1997 306 n/a 0.0 27.1
1998 338 n/a 0.0 30.5
1999 330 27.7 11.9 41.5
2000 355 n/a 0.0 37.3
2001 376 29.5 12.7 41.5
2002 383 38.5 9.9 48.9
2003 383 38.5 9.9 48.9
2004 385 38.5 10.0 49.6
2005 347 35.0 9.9 49.2
2006 382 41.0 9.3 45.3
2007 385 41.2 9.3 46.6
2008 405 30.0 13.5 49.9
2009 399 29.0 13.8 51.4
2010 432 32.0 13.5 56.7
2011 495 30.8 16.0 56.6
2012 482 43.2 11.1 56.6
2013 504 43.5 11.5 59.1
2014 502 43.6 11.5 57.6
2015 537 42.0 12.7 60.9
2016 529 44.0 12.0 61.8
2017 538 41.0 13.1 61.2
2018 505 37.2 13.5 61
2019 500 38.3 13.0 63
2020 497 37.9 13.1 59.4
2021 481 42.0 11.4 n/a
2022 449 38.6 11.6 65.7
2023 500 36.0 13.8 55.6
2024 488 35.9 13.5 66

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bren Mar Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $971 (8.5%) $10,474 (91.5%) $11,445
2020 $968 (8.0%) $11,128 (92.0%) $12,096
2021 $664 (4.8%) $13,109 (95.2%) $13,773

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bren Mar Park Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 600th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 789th of 1114 Elementary schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bren Mar Park Elementary)8552
 33.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Bren Mar Park Elementary)6642.7
 23.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bren Mar Park Elementary)8461.7
 22.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Bren Mar Park Elementary)6659.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bren Mar Park Elementary)8767.3
 19.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Bren Mar Park Elementary)7772.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Bren Mar Park Elementary)7771.9
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students500500
African American117117
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian7464
 13.5%
Hispanic199219
 10.1%
Pacific Islander22
White8883
 5.7%
Two or More Races1714
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63%55.6%
 7.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 488 students attended Bren Mar Park Elementary.

Students at Bren Mar Park Elementary are 44% Hispanic, 21% African American, 17% White, 13% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Bren Mar Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend Bren Mar Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holmes Middle
High : Edison High


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

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