MarylandTransforms-StrategicPlanGuidebook - Flipbook - Page 11
MARYLAND TRANSFORMS - STRATEGIC PLAN 11
DIVERSITY MATTERS HERE
With a student population that consists of 33% White students,
33% Black/African American students, 22% Hispanic/Latino
students, and 7% Asian students, Maryland’s student population
population grew significantly from 2017 to 2023.
In addition to the growing diversity in race/ethnicity, recent
Asian
33%
33%
22%
7%
Two or
more races
5%
White
is becoming increasingly diverse. The Hispanic/Latino student
SCHOOL YEAR
2022-23
enrollment trends show an increase in the percentage of
students who are Economically Disadvantaged and living in
Black
Hispanic
concentrated poverty. Maryland’s student population also
includes 12% of students who are English learners and 12% of
Students with Disabilities.
128,107
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
62,593
Teachers
3,581
Principals and
Assistant Principals
3,978
Librarians and
Guidance Counselors
14,144
Education Support
Professionals