Stephen Decatur Middle vs Thurgood Marshall Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stephen Decatur Middle
Clinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
Thurgood Marshall Middle
Temple Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
707 students
| Measure | Stephen Decatur Middle Clinton, Maryland | Thurgood Marshall Middle Temple Hills, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 225 | #222 of 225 |
| National rank | #13761 of 15,369 | #15062 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 751 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 7% |
| city | Clinton | Temple Hills |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephen Decatur Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 10.4).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7%).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 93.5%).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.4).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle is the larger school with 751 students compared with 707.
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 Stephen Decatur Middle better than Thurgood Marshall Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Stephen Decatur Middle ranks higher (20.1 vs 10.4 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 Stephen Decatur Middle and Thurgood Marshall Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Temple Hills in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stephen Decatur Middle: 751. Thurgood Marshall Middle: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stephen Decatur Middle and Thurgood Marshall Middle rank in Maryland?
Stephen Decatur Middle is 195th of 225 and Thurgood Marshall Middle is 222nd of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).