Serving 665 students in grades 7-8, Stephen Decatur Middle School 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 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
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), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Stephen Decatur Middle serves the northeast part of Berlin, MD, covering an area of approximately 263.8 square miles. Most students typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 8.7 miles and the furthest edge located 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stephen Decatur Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stephen Decatur Middle School's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
665 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Rankings
Stephen Decatur Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen Decatur Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#153 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
8%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
70%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #153 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Stephen Decatur Middle School often compared to?
Stephen Decatur Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berlin Intermediate, Stephen Decatur High School, Pocomoke Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Stephen Decatur Middle School?
665 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 Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stephen Decatur Middle School part of?
Stephen Decatur Middle School is part of Worcester County School District.
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