Margaret Brent Elementary

Summary:

Margaret Brent Elementary is a public elementary school in Stafford, Virginia, serving 806 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Stafford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Margaret Brent Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Virginia elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments for Mathematics, English Reading, and Science are significantly higher than the Stafford County and Virginia state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Margaret Brent's 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 87.68%, compared to 68.04% for Stafford Elementary and 70.11% for Virginia. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 66.75% White, 15.88% Hispanic, 6.7% African American, and 1.74% Asian, which is higher than some nearby schools like Hartwood Elementary.

Additionally, Margaret Brent has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 18.98% in 2022-2023, which is significantly lower than some nearby schools like Kate Waller Barrett Elementary (76.61%) and Anne E. Moncure Elementary (76.83%). The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.1, compared to the district average and nearby schools like Winding Creek Elementary (18.2) and Park Ridge Elementary (17.3).


Detail:

Public K-5

 2125 Mountain View Rd
       Stafford, VA  22556


(540) 658-6790

District: Stafford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,645 Help


Students who attend Margaret Brent Elementary usually attend:

High:    Mountain View High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  807

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.6%
Hispanic:
18.7%
African American:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24% Help


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Compare Details Margaret Brent Elementary ranks better than 78.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.6%), Hispanic (18.7%), African American (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Margaret Brent Elementary is 15.5. 11 elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Margaret Brent Elementary is $7,645. 12 elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Margaret Brent Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Margaret Brent Elementary 243rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Margaret Brent Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Stafford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford County Public Schools 74th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Margaret Brent Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Margaret Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.93 352nd 1062 66.9%
2006 67.33 316th 1071 70.5%
2007 58.78 449th 1083 58.5%
2008 58.26 473rd 1081 56.2%
2009 61.49 406th 1082 62.5%
2010 61.12 427th 1113 61.6%
2011 69.94 274th 1117 75.5%
2012 57.05 492nd 1117 56.0%
2013 70.22 303rd 1120 72.9%
2014 69.67 301st 1110 72.9%
2015 78.15 172nd 1100 84.4%
2016 75.58 213th 1096 80.6%
2017 71.04 287th 1099 73.9%
2018 74.79 228th 1097 79.2%
2019 77.03 211th 1105 80.9%
2021 77.51 243rd 1103 78.0%
2022 74.59 283rd 1109 74.5%
2023 77.08 244th 1114 78.1%
2024 77.93 243rd 1114 78.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Margaret Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.03 162nd 245 33.9%
2024 35.75 170th 247 31.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Margaret Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.06 250th 1100 77.3%
2024 76.60 235th 1098 78.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Margaret Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.08 197th 324 39.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Margaret Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.44 103rd 182 43.4%
2024 64.55 69th 195 64.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Margaret Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.63 242nd 1093 77.9%
2024 75.95 248th 1101 77.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Margaret Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.08 109th 588 81.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Margaret Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.56 123rd 564 78.2%
2024 70.97 159th 580 72.6%
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Rank History for White students at Margaret Brent Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.51 331st 984 66.4%
2024 73.41 216th 979 77.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Margaret Brent Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 478 40 18 31 5 n/a n/a 9 581
2006 548 48 22 33 3 n/a n/a 17 671
2007 586 62 21 44 7 n/a n/a 23 743
2008 619 69 23 42 6 n/a n/a 25 784
2009 591 71 21 41 6 n/a n/a 39 769
2010 601 77 15 42 5 n/a n/a 54 794
2011 550 61 11 64 0 0 60 0 746
2012 602 96 24 89 0 1 76 0 888
2013 599 81 20 95 1 2 70 0 868
2014 616 72 23 82 5 2 75 0 875
2015 586 94 25 94 1 4 71 0 875
2016 558 103 19 102 2 4 82 0 870
2017 569 118 20 114 1 2 87 0 911
2018 591 92 14 111 3 1 93 0 905
2019 578 90 21 104 2 0 94 0 889
2020 548 67 16 102 2 0 77 0 812
2021 502 59 17 102 0 0 59 0 739
2022 540 59 15 126 0 0 60 0 800
2023 538 54 14 128 1 1 70 0 806
2024 513 65 12 151 0 4 62 0 807

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Margaret Brent Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 581 n/a n/a 8.9
2006 671 47.0 14.3 11.6
2007 743 51.4 14.5 13.6
2008 784 38.5 20.4 13.7
2009 769 39.8 19.3 15.2
2010 794 39.7 19.9 18.4
2011 746 38.5 19.3 15.3
2012 888 47.0 18.8 20.4
2013 868 45.5 19.0 19.9
2014 875 42.5 20.5 20.3
2015 875 39.0 22.4 20.9
2016 870 37.0 23.5 19.4
2017 911 48.0 18.9 20.2
2018 905 44.0 20.5 19.8
2019 889 43.0 20.6 20.1
2020 812 40.0 20.3 18
2021 739 43.0 17.1 n/a
2022 800 43.0 18.6 18.3
2023 806 50.0 16.1 19
2024 807 52.0 15.5 24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Margaret Brent Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 581 n/a n/a 8.9
2006 671 47.0 14.3 11.6
2007 743 51.4 14.5 13.6
2008 784 38.5 20.4 13.7
2009 769 39.8 19.3 15.2
2010 794 39.7 19.9 18.4
2011 746 38.5 19.3 15.3
2012 888 47.0 18.8 20.4
2013 868 45.5 19.0 19.9
2014 875 42.5 20.5 20.3
2015 875 39.0 22.4 20.9
2016 870 37.0 23.5 19.4
2017 911 48.0 18.9 20.2
2018 905 44.0 20.5 19.8
2019 889 43.0 20.6 20.1
2020 812 40.0 20.3 18
2021 739 43.0 17.1 n/a
2022 800 43.0 18.6 18.3
2023 806 50.0 16.1 19
2024 807 52.0 15.5 24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Margaret Brent Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $179 (2.5%) $7,049 (97.5%) $7,229
2020 $157 (2.3%) $6,568 (97.7%) $6,725
2021 $165 (2.2%) $7,480 (97.8%) $7,645

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Margaret Brent Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 211th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 244th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Margaret Brent Elementary)9683.9
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8167.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Margaret Brent Elementary)9276.3
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7061.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Margaret Brent Elementary)9381.2
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Margaret Brent Elementary)8682.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7672.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Margaret Brent Elementary)8887.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Margaret Brent Elementary)8469.9
 14.1%
   5th Grade Science (Stafford County Public Schools)7761.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Margaret Brent Elementary)8283.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)8172.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students889806
 9.3%
African American9054
 40%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2114
 33.3%
Hispanic104128
 23.1%
Pacific Islander01
White578538
 6.9%
Two or More Races9470
 25.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.1%19%
 1.2%


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Margaret Brent Elementary ranks 243rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Margaret Brent Elementary are 64% White, 19% Hispanic, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Margaret Brent Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Mountain View High

In the 2023-24 school year, 807 students attended Margaret Brent Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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