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2,239 schools across 25 districts serving 1.0 million students
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1,016,435 students enrolled
- Public856,92484%
- Private135,09413%
- Charter24,4172%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Carroll County Public Schools Westminster | 25,787 | 44 | 6.2 / 10 |
2 | 4,523 | 8 | 5.5 / 10 |
| 111,082 | 176 | 3.0 / 10 | |
4 Somerset County Public Schools Westover | 2,773 | 9 | 2.1 / 10 |
5 Prince George's County Public Schools Upper Marlboro | 131,133 | 204 | 1.9 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Kindergarten Gender Identity Lessons
Alleged statewide incident in Maryland
A state education department is reportedly instructing kindergarten classrooms to include lessons on gender identity. This guidance has raised concerns among parent advocacy groups. The curriculum content is being questioned for its age appropriateness.
Maryland Schools Spend $1 Million
Alleged statewide incident in Maryland
A Maryland school system spent a substantial amount on outside consultants. These funds were directed towards implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, including anti-racism training. This reflects an institutional focus on such initiatives.
District reads transgender book
Alleged statewide incident in Maryland
A Maryland school district is offering a book reading about a transgender child to pre-K through fifth-grade students during Pride Week. This initiative has raised concerns among some parents regarding the age-appropriateness of the content.
District mandates gender transition secrecy
Alleged statewide incident in Maryland
A school district in Maryland has issued guidance requiring staff to facilitate students' gender transitions. This guidance also mandates that staff withhold information about these transitions from parents. This policy raises concerns about parental rights and transparency.
Maryland Gender Identity Policy Debate
Alleged statewide incident in Maryland
Maryland school districts are facing scrutiny over their gender identity policies. These policies are creating a conflict between student privacy and parental notification rights.