SCHOOLS

Operating Schools

38

Total Enrollment

9,213

Resource

The National Charter School Directory offers complete listings, including school address, program description, and website.

LAW

Grade

D

Rank

32nd out of 40 laws

Resource

CER's 2010 point-by-point profile of Maryland's charter law looks at approval process, operations, funding, and teacher and student provisions.

EQUITY

Funding

Maryland's charter schools receive, on average, $9,674 per pupil, compared to the $12,651 that conventional district public schools receive. Courts have affirmed the need for equitable funding.

Resource

More information on equity issues at Charter School Funding: Following the Money.

ACHIEVEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Test Scores

Charter students, especially in the middle school years, have shown improved math and reading proficiency, and charter schools are also making significant progress in combating the achievement gap.

Closures

Charter school closures are evidence of accountability in action. As of February 2009, two Maryland charters have been closed - not due to poor academic achievement, but rather, district politics.

Resource

Accountability Report 2009: Charter Schools: In-depth information about charter achievement and accountability, including state-by-state analyses and closure listings.