Strategic Priority 1 - Goal 3
Objective
Increase the percent of students who are college and career ready by the end of Grade 10 and minimize disparities across student groups.
Measure
Cumulative grade point average, Algebra I grade, State assessments in English 10 and Algebra I.
By 2029, HCPSS will increase the percent of Grade 10 students prepared for college and career readiness pathways from 64% to 75%.
Equity commitment
HCPSS will reduce disparities in college and career ready outcomes by student group such that at least 58% of students in each racial/ethnic group and at least 46% of students eligible for special services are CCR by Grade 10.
Annual Targets
Percentage of Grade 10 Meeting College and Career Readiness Standard
| Student Group | 2024 Actual | 2025 Target | 2026 Target | 2027 Target | 2028 Target | 2029 Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 64% | 66% | 68% | 71% | 73% | 75% |
| Am Indian/AK Native | 64% | 67% | 69% | 71% | 73% | 75% |
| Asian | 84% | 85% | 86% | 87% | 88% | 89% |
| Black or African American | 42% | 45% | 49% | 53% | 56% | 60% |
| Hispanic/Latino of any race | 38% | 42% | 46% | 50% | 54% | 58% |
| White | 77% | 79% | 80% | 82% | 83% | 84% |
| Two or more races | 66% | 68% | 70% | 72% | 74% | 76% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 34% | 39% | 43% | 47% | 51% | 55% |
| Special Education | 22% | 26% | 31% | 36% | 41% | 46% |
| Multilingual Learner | 23% | 28% | 33% | 37% | 42% | 47% |
Why was this measure selected?
According to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, students meeting this CCR standard demonstrate “an ability to transition successfully to postsecondary coursework at a two- or four-year institution or to the workforce.” (source: MSDE)
How were targets set?
Modeling after the Maryland Every Student Succeeds Act target-setting methodology, staff used 2024 performance as the baseline year and aimed to reduce the gap to 100% students meeting CCR criteria by half by 2032.