Calvert County Public Schools is a rural Maryland district serving 14,961 students across 25 schools with a student-teacher ratio of 15.0:1. The district experienced a 2.9% enrollment decline from the prior year, suggesting population stability or slight contraction in its service area.
Academically, Calvert County outperforms state averages in key metrics. Math proficiency stands at 33.0% compared to Maryland's 26.6%, while reading proficiency is notably higher at 66.2% versus the state average of 51.3%. The graduation rate of 94.5% exceeds the state average of 89.2%, indicating strong college and career readiness outcomes. However, chronic absenteeism at 17.3% represents an area of concern.
The student population includes 33.9% economically disadvantaged students, 5.0% English learners, and 10.3% students with disabilities. Racial composition is 65.1% White, 13.8% Black, 8.8% Hispanic, and 1.7% Asian.
Financially, Calvert County's per-pupil spending of $8,633 falls below the state average of $10,302, despite a total budget of $271.5 million. Revenue is primarily generated locally at 54.5%, with 40.2% from state sources and 5.3% from federal funding. This funding structure suggests the district relies substantially on local tax base capacity to support operations.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
14,961
Schools
25
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,633
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
33.0%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.