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Harford County Public Schools

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102 S Hickory Ave
Bel Air, MD 21014
Harford County
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PH: (410) 838-7300
FAX: (410) 893-2478

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 40,212 students
  • 51 schools

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 MSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 81% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: MSDE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 91% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.

Source: MSDE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: MSDE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 80% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 58% (2004)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2007.

Source: MSDE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 80% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 72% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 59% (2004)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2007.

Source: MSDE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 78% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 66% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 54% (2005)
 51% (2004)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: MSDE, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Maryland used the Maryland State Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 HSA Results

Scale: % passing

Algebra
 81% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Algebra was 64% in 2007.

Government
 79% (2007)
The state average for Government was 74% in 2007.

English 2
 79% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for English 2 was 71% in 2007.

Biology
 82% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 70% in 2007.

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 Maryland used the Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) to test students in English 2, algebra, biology and government upon completion of each course.
  • The HSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland.
  • Beginning with the class of 2009, students are required to pass the tests in order to graduate. Students graduating before 2009 must take the HSA, but are not required to earn a particular passing score.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1615
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic76%49%
Black, not Hispanic18%38%
Hispanic3%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program20%32%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,423$10,382
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%60%
Student and staff support9%9%
Administration8%10%
Other expenditures22%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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