Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Running Brook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Running Brook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Running Brook Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
Running Brook Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Running Brook Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
51%
33%
White
20%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Running Brook Elementary School is ranked #837 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Running Brook Elementary School often compared to?
Running Brook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryant Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Running Brook Elementary School?
399 students attend Running Brook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Running Brook Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Running Brook Elementary School?
Running Brook Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Running Brook Elementary School offer ?
Running Brook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Running Brook Elementary School part of?
Running Brook Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
In what neighborhood is Running Brook Elementary School located?
Running Brook Elementary School is located in the Wilde Lake neighborhood of Columbia, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in Wilde Lake.
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