STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Stephen Decatur Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Clinton, MD with about 695 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Stephen Decatur Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Stephen Decatur Middle School, located in Clinton, Maryland, is a public middle school serving students in Prince George’s County. As part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social development, encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities that help build character and community spirit.
The school’s physical location on Pinewood Drive serves as a central hub for the local Clinton community. Through its online presence and official school communications, the institution maintains a focus on transparency, parental involvement, and academic achievement. By utilizing the resources provided by the PGCPS district, Stephen Decatur Middle strives to integrate modern educational standards and technology into its daily instruction, aiming to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving academic landscape.
For more information, contact Stephen Decatur Middle at (301) 449-4950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Clinton, MD 20735-1487
(301) 449-4950
STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Clinton, MD with about 695 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 695
- Teachers:
- 46.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 695 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 77.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.7%
- White
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.