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Maryland spent a total of
$13.5 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
63.5% of that was on
instruction, 33.7% on support
services, and 2.8% on other costs.
Maryland spent a total of
$15,246
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 63.5% of that was on
instruction, 33.7% on support
services, and 2.8% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Last updated Apr 8, 2026
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Maryland State Department of Education
$27.5 million
raised using ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
50,126
projects
funded
16,337
teachers
funded
179,848
donors
4,837
projects
for
basic supplies
6,565
projects for
technology
5,878
projects for
books
2,444
projects
for
art supplies
Maryland State Department of Education has received support from
70,102 individuals from Maryland and
54,873 individuals out-of-state.