How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Buckingham Elementary | Stephen Decatur High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Berlin, MD | Berlin, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 518 | 1,462 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 16.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.3% | 39.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Buckingham Elementary | Stephen Decatur High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,159 | $23,159 |
| District | Worcester County Public Schools | Worcester County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Buckingham Elementary | Stephen Decatur High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.6% | 71.5% |
| African American | 23.7% | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% | 9.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.8% | 7.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Buckingham Elementary | Stephen Decatur High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 5 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 518:1 | 365.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.7% | 40.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 100 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.