Serving 796 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Margaret Brent Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Brent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Margaret Brent Elementary School's student population of 796 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
796 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Margaret Brent Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Brent Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#350 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
9%
21%
White
60%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Brent Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret Brent Elementary School is ranked #350 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
796 students attend Margaret Brent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Margaret Brent Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret Brent Elementary School?
Margaret Brent Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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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