The most recent Maryland School Report Card was released in November, revealing year-to-year improvements for some schools and drops for others. But as local districts dissect the scores and what they mean for Mid-Shore students, officials are looking to change the ranking system. The Bay Times and Record Observer reports the Report Card ranks each school from one to five stars based on a 100-point scale. Schools 75 and above earn five stars; 60 to 74, four stars; 45 to 59, three stars; 30 to 44, two stars; and less than 30, one star.
Statewide, 43% of schools earned four- or five-star ratings in the 2024-2025 school year, up from 41% in 2023-2024. Add in schools with three-star ratings, and 86% of schools are accounted for statewide.