Cecil County Public Schools

Cecil County Public Schools operates as a rural district in Maryland with 14,807 students across 29 schools comprising 17 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. Enrollment has remained relatively stable with a 0.2% increase from the prior year. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1 with 1,104 teachers on staff.

Academic performance indicators fall below state averages across measured areas. Math proficiency stands at 20.1% compared to the state average of 26.6%, while reading proficiency measures 46.3% against a state average of 51.3%. The graduation rate of 87.7% trails the state average of 89.2%. Chronic absenteeism at 21.9% represents a notable challenge within the district.

The student population reflects significant socioeconomic factors, with 54.1% economically disadvantaged students. The district serves 5.0% English learners and 17.1% students with disabilities. Racial composition is 67.7% White, 11.8% Black, 10.9% Hispanic, and 0.8% Asian.

Financially, the district operates on a total budget of $267.7M with per-pupil spending of $10,126, slightly below the state average of $10,302. Revenue sources show reliance on state funding at 49.1%, local revenue at 41.5%, and federal funding at 9.4%. The funding structure indicates moderate local tax base support within this rural context.