Montgomery County Public Schools

Montgomery County Public Schools operates as a large suburban district in Maryland serving 159,872 students across 211 schools. The district experienced 1.0% enrollment growth in the prior year and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1 with 11,578 educators.

Academically, Montgomery County performs above state averages in mathematics and reading proficiency. Math proficiency stands at 35.7% compared to the state average of 26.6%, while reading proficiency reaches 57.0% against a state average of 51.3%. The graduation rate of 88.8% falls slightly below the state average of 89.2%. Chronic absenteeism at 22.6% represents a significant operational concern.

The district serves a diverse student population with notable proportions of economically disadvantaged students at 42.9%, English learners at 21.1%, and students with disabilities at 14.3%. Racial demographics show 35.6% Hispanic, 23.6% White, 21.5% Black, and 13.6% Asian students. This diversity reflects shifting demographic patterns in suburban Maryland.

Financially, Montgomery County allocates $11,764 per pupil, exceeding the state average of $10,302, with a total operating budget of $3,587.8 million. Revenue composition relies heavily on local sources at 67.1%, supplemented by state funding at 28.1% and federal contributions at 4.8%. This revenue structure demonstrates substantial local investment in the district's operations.