C
Below Average
53/100

Bryant Woods Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5450 Blue Heron Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 45th percentile in Maryland
Growth
C
Students gain 0.79 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 25th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
359
Students
enrolled
9.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%45/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%25/100Students gain 0.79 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 17th percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 45% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−12 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−5 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maryland state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White70%50%reading +11 pts, math -8 pts56th percentile (list)
Black22%27%reading -8 pts, math +4 pts40th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading +2 pts, math +5 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income17%17%reading -9 pts, math -5 pts19th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5450 Blue Heron Ln
City Columbia
ZIP Code 21044
District 2400420
NCES School ID 240042000720
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 21044

Understanding the community around Bryant Woods Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $123,658
Per Capita Income $63,003
Poverty Rate 5.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 61.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.7%
High School or Higher 95.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $514,400
Median Rent $1,923
Owner-Occupied 60.4%
Renter-Occupied 39.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bryant Woods Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 49.6%
White 21.5%
Hispanic/Latino 13.1%
Two or More Races 9.8%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 359
Teachers (FTE) 37.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bryant Woods Elementary?
Bryant Woods Elementary has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bryant Woods Elementary?
Bryant Woods Elementary has 359 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1.
What grades does Bryant Woods Elementary serve?
Bryant Woods Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bryant Woods Elementary receive per student?
Bryant Woods Elementary receives $20,893 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bryant Woods Elementary in 21044 ▼
Avg Home Value
$547,534
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,320
1-Year Change
+1.9%
% Renters
39.6%

Other Schools in 21044

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026