Overview

• English proficiency at 48.4% and math proficiency at 24.1% show slight increases from last year.
• The State Board of Education has lowered its future proficiency targets due to stagnant scores.
• Achievement gaps persist, with White students scoring significantly higher than Black and Hispanic students.
• Harford County showed minor improvements, with a 1.5% increase in English and 0.2% in math.
• State Superintendent Carey Wright emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to improve student outcomes.