Piney Branch Elementary School

7510 Maple Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 599 students in grades 3-5, Piney Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Piney Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Piney Branch Elementary School's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
599 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026

School Rankings

Piney Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piney Branch Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#189 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
27%
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64%
45%
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50-54%
36%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
17%
23%
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Black
29%
33%
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White
43%
32%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Piney Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Piney Branch Elementary School is ranked #189 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Piney Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Piney Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Takoma Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Piney Branch Elementary School?
599 students attend Piney Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Piney Branch Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piney Branch Elementary School?
Piney Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piney Branch Elementary School offer ?
Piney Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Piney Branch Elementary School part of?
Piney Branch Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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