Maryland Test Scores Show Minimal Gains, Persistent Gaps

Statewide proficiency rates in English and math remain largely unchanged, with significant disparities across demographic groups.

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.