Briarwood Elementary School

Briarwood Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
5300 W 86th St,  Prairie Village, KS
Shawnee Mission School District
4.8
665 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
67%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7.2%
State Average
33.2%
Science
8.9%
State Average
39.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
80.6%
Hispanic
9.2%
Black
4.2%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/15/2017
My son is missing this school because we bought a house and had to move, live has never been the same he is in 2nd grade but he wished he moved with his teachers from Briarwood and the school nurse! The principle and teachers have a passion to help growth and development. We will have to move as lon...
5.0 parent
3/28/2016
Briarwood is a large and diverse school with top notch teachers who all specialize in different areas. The collaboration between teachers and grades is a priority for the principal. The PTA and foundation are very well funded by parents and both groups provide excellent opportunities for students in...
3.0 parent
8/29/2014
My daughter attended Briarwood for two years and we had a very positive experience with the school in general. She really enjoyed the teachers and did well in the structured learning environment the school affords. The staff was friendly and effective, keeping parents informed and up-to-date on scho...
5.0 parent
7/29/2014
I have had 3 children at Briarwood and have been pleased with nearly every year and every teacher. The 2 principals have been professional and do lots of programs on bullying and have worthwhile, fun things like science night, carnival, book fairs, and the "bulldog jog". I am also a teacher at an ar...

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Briarwood Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Prairie Village, KS, in the Prairie Village neighborhood, and is served by the Shawnee Mission School District in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 665 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Briarwood Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $540,552. Discover additional schools in the area, like Shawnee Mission East High School, Shawnee Mission South High School, Shawnee Mission West High School, and more. Learn more about what Prairie Village has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Briarwood Elementary School.

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