Quarter One: Attendance is Strong — Where We’re Improving and What Needs Strengthening

The first report on student data through Sept. 30 provides an important look at how often students are at school and how MCPS is supporting positive behavior. These early numbers cover the first five weeks of the year — about 24 instructional days — and they already point to encouraging gains, as well as some areas needing attention.

Overall, the attendance rate across MCPS held strong at 94.9%, with most schools posting steady or climbing attendance rates. 

Systemwide, in-school suspensions are up slightly from Fiscal Year 2025, highlighting where we need to intensify work to support students in communicating expected behaviors. It is not unusual to see fluctuations early in the year; they highlight where our focus and follow-through will matter most.

Families can help by making sure their students are present daily and connecting with school teams when help is needed. Together, we’ll use this early snapshot to celebrate progress, pinpoint needs and continue the important work of keeping every student in school, learning and supported.

You can see a school-by-school breakdown of the data in this report.