Stephen Decatur Middle School vs. Berlin Intermediate
Should I attend Stephen Decatur Middle School or Berlin Intermediate? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Stephen Decatur Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Berlin Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 669 students in grades 7-8, Stephen Decatur Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 667 students in grades 5-6, Berlin Intermediate ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-8
5-6
Total Students
669 students
667 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#188 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
326
Grade 6 Students
-
341
Grade 7 Students
335
-
Grade 8 Students
334
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
9%
9%
% White
73%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
