Marbrook Elementary School vs. Brandywine Springs School
Should you attend Marbrook Elementary School or Brandywine Springs School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Marbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Brandywine Springs School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 932 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brandywine Springs School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
431 students
932 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#46 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
79
92
Grade 1 Students
77
107
Grade 2 Students
66
108
Grade 3 Students
71
107
Grade 4 Students
74
105
Grade 5 Students
64
93
Grade 6 Students
-
115
Grade 7 Students
-
103
Grade 8 Students
-
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
51%
15%
% Black
8%
8%
% White
36%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
