Carroll County Public Schools

Carroll County Public Schools

125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157 410-751-3000

About Carroll County Public Schools

Carroll County Public Schools is located near both the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas. The region can best be characterized as a rural area, rapidly becoming suburban. Today, over 25,500 students are enrolled in our schools, ranking us as the 9th largest school system in the state of Maryland. The system is governed by the Board of Education which is made up of five elected members and a student representative.

The Carroll County Public School System ranks as one of the top performing school systems in the state of Maryland. Instructional staff are continually recognized at the state and national levels for their performance with numerous awards. The educational programs developed in the Carroll County Public School System are also recognized statewide and nationally for their high standards and innovative approaches.

Carroll County students consistently score above state and national averages on standardized student assessments. Carroll County also has one of the highest graduation rates and lowest dropout rates in the state. These factors, combined with the success of the outstanding Career and Technology Program, the support of the business community, and the involvement of parents in the county, help Carroll County to produce students who are college and career ready.

Budget Facts ? ? ?

Operating Budget (FY2016):

$311.5 million (Non-Restricted) $ 18.3 million (Restricted) $329.8 million (TOTAL)

Local Revenue (FY2016): $176.2 million (46.4% of County Revenue)

CCPS per Pupil Expenditure (FY2016): State per Pupil Expenditure (FY2016):

$13,566 $14,917

CCPS Wealth per Pupil (FY2016): $460,527 State Wealth per Pupil (FY 2016): $496,206

Return on Investment1: $1.44 per $1 in Operational Expenditures $1.55 per $1 in Capital Spending

1 Based on "Carroll County Public School System Economic Study," Business Economic and Community Outreach Network and Salisbury University

Fast Facts

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47 Schools 23 Elementary Schools 9 Middle Schools 8 High Schools 7 Special Schools & Centers

Enrollment (9/30/2015) 25,551 Total Enrollment 13,094 Elementary 12,457 Secondary

Student Race/Ethnicity American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Black/African American White Hispanic Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander Two or More Races

0.2%

2.5% 3.8% 85.2% 5.5%

0.2%

2.7%

Students Receiving Special Services

(2014-15)

Free/Reduced Price Lunch

20.4%

Special Education

10.9%

Limited English Proficient 5.0%

Attendance Rate (2014-15)

Elementary

95.0%

Middle

95.0%

High

95.0%

Graduation Rate 4-Year Adjusted Cohort 95.0% (Ranking #1 Among Maryland's 24 School Systems)

Grade 12 Documented Decisions

(2014-15)

4-Year College

50.2%

2-Year College

30.8%

Student Performance Facts

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PARCC English Language Arts/Literacy

Grade

Percentage Meeting or Exceeding Standards

State Ranking

Grade 3

46.7%

6

Grade 4

51.7%

3

Grade 5

50.1%

4

Grade 6

41.8%

6

Grade 7

47.9%

6

Grade 8

47.0%

8

Grade 10

49.7%

5

PARCC Mathematics

Grade

Percentage Meeting or Exceeding Standards

Grade 3

58.1%

Grade 4

48.7%+*

Grade 5

49.4%

Grade 6

42.7%+

Grade 7

40.5%+

Grade 8

37.9%

Algebra I

47.1%

Algebra II

37.6%

State Ranking

2 1 1 1 1/2 4 3 1

*A `+' indicates that the score only includes students meeting the standard; up to an additional 5% of students exceeded the standard. To comply with federal requirements any percentage greater than or equal to 95% or less than or equal to 5% is not reported.

Vision 2018: Focus on Excellence

The Vision 2018 Action Plan contains the specific initiatives to be implemented by CCPS during the fiveyear period of the plan. The initiatives are divided into four focus areas derived from Board of Education Core Values and Beliefs: Prepare Students to be Competitive

in a Global Setting and Economy; Provide Instruction That Meets Each Student's Needs; Recruit and Retain a Highly Qualified, Effective, and Diverse Workforce; and Provide Secure, Orderly, and Modern Facilities. Each major focus area is defined by objectives and implemented through strategic initiatives.

Graduating Class Class of 2015 Class of 2014 Class of 2013

Percent Participating

65% 67% 65%

SAT Participation and Scores

Mean Scores

Critical Reading

Mathematics

Writing

523

532

510

523

530

510

514

526

505

Combined Score 1565 1563 1545

Staffing Facts

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? Total staff: 3,301.2 (Largest employer in Carroll County) o 130.15 staff members per 1000 students (Ranking 19th from the highest of Maryland's 24 School Systems )

? Teachers: 1,950.6 (59.1% of total staff ? Ranking 2nd highest of Maryland's 24 School Systems) o 76.90 teachers per 1000 students (Ranking 10th from the highest of Maryland's 24 School Systems)

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