Ocean City Elementary vs Stephen Decatur Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean City Elementary
Ocean City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
566 students
Stephen Decatur Middle
Berlin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
665 students
| Measure | Ocean City Elementary Ocean City, Maryland | Stephen Decatur Middle Berlin, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #25 of 879 | #33 of 225 |
| National rank | #2175 of 50,301 | #2572 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 566 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 57% |
| city | Ocean City | Berlin |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 73.9).
- •Ocean City Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Ocean City Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Ocean City Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 48.9%).
- •Ocean City Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.8).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle is the larger school with 665 students compared with 566.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ocean City Elementary better than Stephen Decatur Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean City Elementary ranks higher (85.6 vs 73.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ocean City Elementary and Stephen Decatur Middle?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Ocean City and Berlin in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean City Elementary: 566. Stephen Decatur Middle: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean City Elementary and Stephen Decatur Middle rank in Maryland?
Ocean City Elementary is 25th of 879 and Stephen Decatur Middle is 33rd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).