- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berlin, MD
Stephen Decatur Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stephen Decatur Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240072000880
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen Decatur Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephen Decatur Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Decatur Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Berlin, MD.
School address
District: Worcester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240072000880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Stephen Decatur Middle held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 240072000880 · Berlin, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 11.7:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students)
Stephen Decatur Middle held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.5 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
- Stephen Decatu
Stephen Decatur High
1,462 students
- This school
Stephen Decatur Middle
665 students
- Showell Elemen
Showell Elementary
638 students
- Berlin Interme
Berlin Intermediate
613 students
- Ocean City Ele 566
Ocean City Elementary
566 students
- Buckingham Ele 518
Buckingham Elementary
518 students
What this shows Stephen Decatur Middle reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen Decatur Middle compares
Stephen Decatur Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 7% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 17% in Maryland - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$22,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 8.3%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Stephen Decatur Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Worcester County Public Schools reports $22,643 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Decatur High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Showell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berlin Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean City Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckingham Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephen Decatur Middle
How many students attend Stephen Decatur Middle?
Stephen Decatur Middle has 665 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berlin, MD. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Middle is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 25% 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?
45.6% 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 White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Berlin, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen Decatur Middle?
Stephen Decatur Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Decatur Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Berlin, 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 Berlin on the city page.
What other schools are in Worcester County Public Schools?
Besides Stephen Decatur Middle, Worcester County Public Schools also operates Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students), Showell Elementary (638 students), and Berlin Intermediate (613 students). See the Worcester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.