- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clinton, MD
Stephen Decatur Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stephen Decatur Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001469
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen Decatur Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephen Decatur Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Decatur Middle ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Clinton, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Stephen Decatur Middle shrank from 781 students in 2022-23 to 733 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 240051001469 · Clinton, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
751 enr · 13.2:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Stephen Decatur Middle shrank from 781 students in 2022-23 to 733 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Stephen Decatur Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 751
Stephen Decatur Middle
751 students
What this shows Stephen Decatur Middle reports 751 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen Decatur Middle compares
Stephen Decatur Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 24% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Maryland - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
White 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Stephen Decatur Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stephen Decatur Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephen Decatur Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~751 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stephen Decatur Middle
How many students attend Stephen Decatur Middle?
Stephen Decatur Middle has 751 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clinton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Middle is 13.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stephen Decatur Middle?
60.7% of students at Stephen Decatur Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen Decatur Middle?
The largest demographic group at Stephen Decatur Middle is African American at 65.5% of enrollment, in Clinton, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen Decatur Middle?
Stephen Decatur Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stephen Decatur Middle rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Decatur Middle ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Clinton, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Stephen Decatur Middle, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.