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Maryland Schools Earn Higher Marks on the 2026 State Report Card, with Nearly 89% in the Top 3 Ratings
Nearly 89% of Maryland public schools earned one of the top three stars, while half reached the top two in the state report card.
- On Thursday, the Maryland State Department of Education released the 2026 Maryland School Report Card, revealing that nearly 89% of public schools earned one of the top three star ratings, a three-percentage-point increase from 2025 results.
- Maryland State Schools Superintendent Dr. Carey M. Wright noted that one in five schools increased their star rating this year, describing it as a "meaningful indicator of steady, statewide progress."
- Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Jermaine Dawson reported that 53% of district schools are now three-, four-, or five-star rated, while Anne Arundel County saw 96% of schools reach three stars or higher.
- Statewide data shows the number of five-star schools increased to 134, while one-star schools fell to 11, reflecting a significant shift in the distribution of school ratings across Maryland.
- The Maryland State Board of Education is currently redesigning the accountability system to increase transparency and emphasize student growth, focusing more on how schools support students struggling with the curriculum.
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