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Parklawn Elementary School vs. Bren Mar Park Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Parklawn Elementary School
4116 Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Bren Mar Park Elementary School
6344 Beryl Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 954 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parklawn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bren Mar Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
954 students
488 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parklawn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bren Mar Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parklawn Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bren Mar Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parklawn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bren Mar Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parklawn Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bren Mar Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1635 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1337 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parklawn Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bren Mar Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
60%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parklawn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bren Mar Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parklawn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bren Mar Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Parklawn Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bren Mar Park Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
41
Kindergarten Students
159
70
Grade 1 Students
169
96
Grade 2 Students
171
77
Grade 3 Students
149
72
Grade 4 Students
131
71
Grade 5 Students
125
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parklawn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bren Mar Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parklawn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bren Mar Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
16%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parklawn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bren Mar Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
27%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parklawn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bren Mar Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parklawn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bren Mar Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.76
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parklawn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bren Mar Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parklawn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bren Mar Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
(20-21 School Year Data)
10%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parklawn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bren Mar Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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