Serving 807 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Margaret Brent Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margaret Brent Elementary School's student population of 807 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Margaret Brent Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Brent Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#449 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
64%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Brent Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret Brent Elementary School is ranked #449 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Margaret Brent Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret Brent Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winding Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Margaret Brent Elementary School?
807 students attend Margaret Brent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Margaret Brent Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Brent Elementary School?
Margaret Brent Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Margaret Brent Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Brent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Margaret Brent Elementary School part of?
Margaret Brent Elementary School is part of Stafford County School District.
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