Maryland Schools
There are 1,425 public schools in Maryland distributed in 26 school districts. A total of 897,084 students attend Maryland schools and 62,299 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 889 elementary, 229 middle, 241 high schools, and 66 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 563 private schools are serving students in Maryland.
| Number of District | 26 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 1,425 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 889 schools / 455,239 students |
| Middle | 229 schools / 176,919 students |
| High | 241 schools / 249,598 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 66 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 1,080 schools |
| Charter | 49 schools |
| Magnet | 278 schools |
| Special Education | 0 schools |
| Alternative | 18 schools |
Maryland Department of Education
Maryland School Districts
In Maryland, 26 school districts are serving their students in 1,425 schools. Montgomery County Public Schools is the largest district with 209 schools and 162,011 students.
850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD
14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD
6901 Charles Street, Towson, MD
200 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD
2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD
Student Population
A total of 882,489 students are attending Maryland schools. By gender, there are 451,822 (51.2%) male and 430,667 (51.2%) female students in MD schools.
By race/ethnicity, 330,318 White (37.4%), 303,537 Black (34.4%), and 59,031 Asian (6.7%) students are attending Maryland schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 76 percent of students in fourth grade and 65 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 64 percent of students in fourth grade and 73 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 76% | 39% | 65% | 33% |
| Reading | 64% | 35% | 73% | 36% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Maryland schools, total 70,817 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 5,657 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 73,694 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 70,817 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 12,650 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 13,986 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 63,660 | |
| International BS program | 5,657 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 73,694 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 62,299 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Maryland and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 96.9% of teachers are certified. 85.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 62,299 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 60,346 | 96.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1,976 | 3.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4,967 | 8.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4,380 | 7.0% |
| School counselors | 2,411 | Students per counselor: 372 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 237 | - |
| Security guards | 279 | - |
| Nurses | 831 | - |
| Psychologists | 874 | - |
| Social workers | 471 | - |
Public Schools in Maryland
In Maryland, 1,425 public schools are serving 897,084 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Maryland
563 private schools are serving students in Maryland. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.