ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland State Department of Education released its annual schools report card on Tuesday, showing small improvements including 43% of schools earning a four or five-star rating.

That’s a gain of 2% from last year. Also, the percentage of schools earning three or more stars reached 86%, compared to 83% during the 2023-24 school year.

The star ratings are based on indicators such as academic achievement, English language proficiency, school quality and student success. High schools are also scored on graduation rates. Each school earns a star rating based on the percentage of points earned across indicators.

Chronic absenteeism dropped 2% since last year. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% of school days during the year. During the 2022-23 school year, dat

See Full Page