Piney Branch Elementary School

Piney Branch Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 3-5
7510 Maple Ave,  Takoma Park, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
4.0
4.5
610 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
64%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
417:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.4%
White
41.9%
Black
29%
Hispanic
17.9%
Two or more races
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
8/13/2021
Good school, only public elementary school with a pool in the county. Building is sort of uninspiring, but the school is diverse and well-funded.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/18/2025
My daughter had the best 4th grade teacher! She enjoyed all the fun activities and flexible seating options in her teacher’s very accommodative room. Especially the couch. She’ll definitely miss 4th grade! Furthermore, this school has been great to us.
5.0 parent
10/17/2016
My older son attended Piney Branch ES between 2000-2004 and we loved the school. He had great teachers and the opportunity to participate in the advanced math and reading programs. Being a Latino mom, I loved the multicultural environment that reflected so well the values of Takoma Park.My son gradu...
5.0 parent
4/2/2014
Teachers, Staff, Students and Community make this a wonderful place for children to learn. Many parents debate whether to keep their students in this school or to send them on to the highly gifted centers. My vote for my younger son is to have him stay at PB. I want my children to have the love for...
5.0 parent
4/2/2014
Mrs. Dubois and Mrs. Nelson are outstanding leaders who know all of the students individually. The staff and teachers are outstanding as well. The school has a very private school feel to it in that the teachers all know the students so well and are in tuned with their needs. We are lucky to have su...

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Piney Branch Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 3-5 in Takoma Park, MD, in the Takoma Park neighborhood, and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 610 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Piney Branch Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $812,907. Discover additional schools in the area, like Coolidge High School, Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland, Montgomery Blair High School, and more. Learn more about what Takoma Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Piney Branch Elementary School.

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