Statewide Readiness Data

Over the past ten years, Maryland has experienced a 32-point jump in readiness, meeting statistical projections. Key trends:

• Maryland experienced pronounced gains in readiness across all Domains of Learning.
• Children entering kindergarten with risk factors saw substantial achievement gains.
• Maryland's young children showed readiness gains across all prior care settings.
• Spending time in a formal prior care setting strengthens school readiness.

View more data:

• Summary of MMSR Results

• Gender

• Jurisdictions

• English Language Learners

• Children with Disabilities

• Domains of Learning

• Prior Care

• Low-Income Children

How is school readiness measured?