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Mission - To Unleash potential

All students will receive a solid academic foundation, grounded in strong critical thinking skills, with opportunities to enhance and enrich their learning. All students will develop resilience, be adaptable, and have a lifelong passion for learning. All students will become effective communicators and collaborators predicated on meaningful relationships. All students will make a positive impact in their community and be ready for success in their personal and professional life.

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Vision - Future Ready

All students will graduate ready to thrive in a changing world—with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to lead, adapt, and make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

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Core Purpose 

Prepare all students to thrive in their future.

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Core Values

  • Learning
  • Relationships
  • Respect
  • Excellence
  • Equity

MCPS at a Glance 2024-2025

Student Demographics 2022-2023

Student Demographics

MCPS 2023 Student Graduation Rates

Graduation Rates 2024

206 MCPS Schools

211 Schools

136 Elementary Schools / 40 Middle Schools / 25 High Schools / 5 Special Schools / 2 Early Childhood Centers / 1 Program / 1 Special Service Program / 1 Technology High School

160,554 Students

159,671 Students

(as of Sept. 30, 2024)

Largest District in Maryland

Largest District

in Maryland

MCPS Languages

162 Languages

Our students speak

MCPS Workforce

25,835 Employees

(as of Sept. 6, 2024)

School Profiles

School
Profiles

School Profiles are a one-stop shop for MCPS school data. They include Schools-at-a-Glance data and the new Academic Pathway measures.

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Strategic Plan

Strategic
Plan

Every four years, the Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) establishes a strategic plan to guide the work of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).

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Operating Budget

Operating
Budget

FY 2025 Superintendent's Recommended Operating Budget.

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Capital Improvements

Capital
Improvements

Long-range facility plans, and recommended capital projects, are shown with their completion schedules.

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superintendent

Superintendent

Learn more about Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor Ed.D. M.B.A.

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