Maryland's K12 Public School Compensation Transparency
Case studies of the dismal politics, policy, and practice of
K12 compensation transparency in Maryland
Basic Statistics for Maryland State
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of July 1, 2016:
- Maryland population estimate as of July 1, 2016: 6,016,447
- Maryland median household income: $74,551.
- U.S. Median household income: median household income: $53,889
- Maryland per capita income in past 12 months: $36,897
- U.S. per capita income in past 12 months: $28,930
Basic Statistics for Maryland State Public School Districts (LEAs)
- Number of teachers: 57,718
- Teachers; average salary FY2013: $64,248
- Operating and Capital budget FY2013: $13,028,147,000
- Investment per pupil per year: $13,829
- Number of schools: 1,449
- Number of Districts (LEAs): 25
- Number of students: 879,601