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 399 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 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 945 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
399 students
945 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
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
67
99
Grade 1 Students
65
106
Grade 2 Students
65
103
Grade 3 Students
69
100
Grade 4 Students
69
96
Grade 5 Students
64
114
Grade 6 Students
-
109
Grade 7 Students
-
107
Grade 8 Students
-
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
48%
16%
% Black
9%
8%
% White
38%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
