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

Percentage of students demonstrating readiness for kindergarten

54%

SY21 Actual

SY20 Actual
0%

Middle school English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency

60.5%

SY19 Actual

Middle school Math proficiency

53.7%

SY19 Actual

High School Graduation Rate

94.1%

SY21 Actual

SY20 Actual
93.4%

Howard Community College student graduation-transfer rate within 4 years

54.8%

FY22 Actual

FY21 Actual
53.7%

Number of overall library items borrowed (in millions)

7.1

FY22 Actual

FY21 Actual
7.7

Howard County, Maryland