There was progress in English, math, and science, although that progress is incremental; students continue to struggle with middle school math. “We know that middle school math continues to be a struggle for our students and so we do see differences in overall proficiency rates,” said Geoff Sanderson, Chief of Accountability for the Maryland State Department of Education. | Take a look: 2026 Maryland School Report CardStudent proficiency in English language arts reached 51.7%, a 6.4% increase since the 2021-22 school year, which was the first full MCAP administration. Mathematics proficiency reached 27.1%, up from 21.0% during the same time period. The results come as the state will move to the Maryland System of Testing Academic Readiness for assessments next year, which means shorter tests and better reporting for families and educators.