Stephen Decatur Middle School

9815 Seahawk Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Stephen Decatur Middle School serves 691 students in grades 7-8.
Stephen Decatur Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 691 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in MD
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Stephen Decatur Middle School's student population of 691 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
691 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Stephen Decatur Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Stephen Decatur Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
20%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
20%
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Black
9%
34%
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White
70%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stephen Decatur Middle School's ranking?
Stephen Decatur Middle School is ranked #359 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Stephen Decatur Middle School?
691 students attend Stephen Decatur Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Stephen Decatur Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen Decatur Middle School?
Stephen Decatur Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephen Decatur Middle School offer ?
Stephen Decatur Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stephen Decatur Middle School part of?
Stephen Decatur Middle School is part of Worcester County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 691 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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