Welcome to HoCoDASH. This website showcases performance objectives that are tied to the County's policy priorities. Howard County government is committed to improving quality of life measures for all of its residents and businesses.

Ready and Successful Students

Safe and Engaged Communities

Clean and Sustainable Environment

Thriving and Healthy Residents

Reliable and Accessible Infrastructure

Strong and Prosperous Businesses

Ready and Successful Students

Prepare our children and support teachers, close the achievement gap, promote college and career readiness. Support learners of all ages through top tier facilities, libraries and community college.

Legend: Positive Trend Performance Consistent Negative Trend Measuring

Kindergarten Readiness

Math proficiency (Middle)

39.1%

SY23 Actual

SY22 Actual
36.2%

Howard Community College student graduation-transfer rate within 4 years

54.8%

FY23 Actual

FY22 Actual
54.8%

Number of overall library items borrowed (in millions)

6.7

FY23 Actual

FY22 Actual
7.1

Howard County, Maryland