Disproportionality in Discipline Practices
The state defines disproportionality in discipline practices as having students in a specific group demonstrating a significantly higher rate of out‑of‑school suspension compared to all other students in the school and compared to the statewide suspension rate. The table below represents the suspension/expulsion rate of students in kindergarten – grade 12 by student group.
| Student Group | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.04% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.01% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% | 4.2% | 0.07% |
| Hispanic/Latino of any race | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.03% |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.08% |
| White | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.03% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 9.4% | 8.3% | 0.16% |
| English Learner | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.00% |
| Special Education | 7.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% |
Additional Resources:
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HCPSS Disproportionate Discipline Data - detailed Board report
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Maryland State Department of Education Disproportionate Discipline - state data and definitions