City Schools uses different tools to measure the success of our schools and programs. Results of the below assessments and surveys help us improve instruction, meet the needs of our students, and support their path to high school graduation and success in college or career.
The most recent data are provided below; for older data, please submit an information request.
District Overview
For an overview of the district, visit our At a Glance page.
School-level Data
For every school in the district, a data profile linked on each school profile page provides school characteristics, academic performance data and information about school culture and climate. For more information, read our Quick Reference Guide.
State-provided Data
More information about the district and schools can be found on the Maryland State Department of Education’s website, including downloadable current and historical data by school year.
Enrollment and Demographics
2024-25 School Year
The official enrollment for each school year is determined by the number of students enrolled on September 30. The Maryland State Department of Education confirms this in November of the current school year.
Enrollment for individual schools can be found on each school’s Data Profile. To access this information, select the school and expand the 'Data Profile' button.
The 2024-25 school year total official student enrollment (PreK-12) was 76,841. This is an increase of 1,030 students (1.4%) from the previous school year – 75,811 students.
Student Assessments
Students take different state tests depending on grade level, and some participate in national assessments. Where available, data sets are provided for the most recent two years.
Maryland School Report Cards
In 2023, the Maryland State Department of Education published new report cards for every school in the state. The report cards were developed in accordance with requirements under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and included a star rating for each school.
2023 Maryland School Report Card
January 2024 Board Commissioners Maryland Report Card Update
December 2024 Board Commissioners Maryland Report Card Update
NOTE: Due to the COVID pandemic, the state did not publish a 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 Maryland School Report Card.
Reports of Interest
City Schools will share older reports about various topics here. This list is not exhaustive and may change infrequently.