STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Stephen Decatur Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Worcester County Public Schools school district, located in Berlin, MD with about 657 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, Stephen Decatur Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Berlin, Maryland, serves as a key educational anchor for students in Worcester County. As a middle school institution, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and personal responsibility, often utilizing a wide range of extracurricular activities and sports to help students build community and develop well-rounded skills.
Situated in the heart of the Berlin area, the school prides itself on its close-knit connection to the local community. It operates with a focus on high academic standards while implementing strategies to address the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing collaborative learning and consistent communication between staff, parents, and students, Stephen Decatur Middle School aims to prepare its pupils for the rigors of high school and beyond, ensuring they are equipped with the tools necessary for future success in an ever-evolving academic landscape.
For more information, contact Stephen Decatur Middle at (410) 641-2846 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Berlin, MD 21811-2956
(410) 641-2846
STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Berlin, MD with about 657 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Worcester County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 657
- Teachers:
- 52
- 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 657 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.4%
- Black or African American
- 11.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.