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The Office of Governor Wes Moore

Maryland Continues Nation-Leading Academic Recovery: Ranking 3rd in Reading, 5th in Math

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today celebrated the release of the 2025 Education Scorecard, which recognizes Maryland as a national leader in academic recovery. According to the comprehensive report released by researchers at Harvard University, Stanford University, and Dartmouth College, Maryland now ranks 3rd in the nation for student growth in reading and 5th in the nation for student growth in math between 2022 and 2025.

“Maryland’s students, educators, and families have demonstrated incredible resilience, and today, the data proves that our state is leading the national comeback in public education,” said Gov. Moore. “While we celebrate meaningful progress, the work is not finished. We will continue to invest in our schools, continue our progress to close the teacher shortage, and continue to ensure Maryland delivers on our promise to have the best public schools in the entire country.”

“With each step forward, we are fueling the Maryland Momentum and rebounding from post-pandemic learning loss by making impressive gains in reading and mathematics,” said State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright. “We must continue focusing on high standards, rigorous instruction, and the robust resources that every child deserves to reach their highest potential. By strengthening public education in Maryland, we are creating a powerful legacy for the students of today and those who will follow.”

The 2025 Education Scorecard highlights several milestones in Maryland’s post-pandemic recovery:

  • National Rankings: Out of the states analyzed, Maryland ranks 3rd out of 35 states in reading recovery and 5th out of 38 states in math recovery.
  • Tackling Chronic Absenteeism: Maryland has seen a significant drop in chronic absenteeism, falling from 31.1% in 2022 down to 25.5% in 2025.
  • “Districts on the Rise”: The report singled out several Maryland school districts for showing extraordinary progress, with Baltimore City, Frederick County, and Worcester County showing substantial progress in math and reading. Additionally, the report recognized Anne Arundel and St. Mary’s counties for leading the state in increased math performance while Dorchester and Harford counties lead in reading gains.

The Moore-Miller Administration is building on this momentum with a historic $10.1 billion investment in K-12 education, marking a nearly 17% increase in overall funding since taking office. The budget allocation includes a $370 million increase over fiscal year 2026 to ensure Maryland schools remain national leaders. Key allocations include $572 million for Community Schools to provide wraparound support services, $480.5 million for expanding capacity and modernizing school facilities through construction funding, $19.4 million to further reduce teacher vacancies, and $10.9 million for the Academic Excellence Program to support evidence-based literacy and math coaches in public schools.

To view the full 2025 Education Scorecard and Maryland's district-level data, visit educationscorecard.org/states/maryland.

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