In Frederick County Public Schools, 73 percent of schools earned 4 or 5 stars via the 2024-25 Maryland Report Cards released by the Maryland State Department of Education today. In Maryland, 43 percent of schools earned 4 or 5 stars.
Five stars is the highest rating a school can earn, and FCPS had 8 schools earn that distinction. FCPS also had 11 schools ranked in the top 10 percent across Maryland. District and school-level work to improve student achievement aided in FCPS success.
“Students across FCPS continue to demonstrate growth and achievement, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our staff,” Superintendent Dr. Cheryl L. Dyson said. “We remain focused on delivering high-quality instruction that meets the needs of all learners in our classrooms. Through the FCPS Learning Journey, we are building on our progress and deepening our commitment to ensuring every student is prepared to thrive—as valued members of our community, in their careers, and in college.”
The report card shares evaluation data based on:
- Academic performance in reading, math and science
- Academic growth
- English language proficiency
- Chronic absenteeism
- School climate
- Well-rounded curriculum
Middle schools also earn points for the state social studies assessment. For high schools, the state also measures students “on-track” in ninth grade and the graduation rate.
“FCPS schools continue to shine because district and school leaders drill down to each of the report card components and ensure our improvement plans address each of these factors,” said Dr. Frank Vetter, Director of Assessment, Data Reporting, and Strategic Improvement. “Although we are pleased with our overall performance, we are not satisfied with our results. We will continue to prioritize quality teaching and learning for all students in our strategic work,” said Vetter.
Maryland designed the report cards to meet federal requirements that help set standards for school accountability. Today, federal accountability standards for schools are legislated in the Every Student Succeeds Act.
See the results of the report cards here: https://reportcard.msde.maryland.gov/