Stephen Decatur Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Berlin, Maryland 21811 · Worcester County Public Schools
#33 of 225 middle schools in Maryland
#2572 of 15,369 nationally
About Stephen Decatur Middle
Stephen Decatur Middle is a public middle located in Berlin, in the Worcester County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 665 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 33rd of 225 ranked middle schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 665.
There are 5 schools in Berlin; Stephen Decatur Middle ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Stephen Decatur Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Stephen Decatur Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Stephen Decatur High
Berlin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students · 460 m away
Berlin Intermediate
Berlin · Public middle · Grades 5–6
613 students · 2.0 km away
Buckingham Elementary
Berlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
518 students · 3.4 km away
Showell Elementary
Berlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
638 students · 5.9 km away
Ocean City Elementary
Ocean City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
566 students · 7.2 km away
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
Selbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students · 14 km away
Selbyville Middle School
Selbyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students · 14 km away
Southern Delaware School of the Arts
Selbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
404 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
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661 students
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669 students
Deep Creek Middle
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670 students
Patapsco Middle
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670 students
Milton M. Somers Middle School
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671 students
Boonsboro Middle
Boonsboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Stephen Decatur Middle a good school?
Stephen Decatur Middle has a Success Index (US) of 73.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #33 of 225 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Stephen Decatur Middle rank in Maryland?
Stephen Decatur Middle ranks #33 of 225 middle schools in Maryland and #2572 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Stephen Decatur Middle?
Stephen Decatur Middle had 665 students in 2025.
Is Stephen Decatur Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Stephen Decatur Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Stephen Decatur Middle?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Stephen Decatur Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.