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Berlin Intermediate vs. Stephen Decatur Middle School

Should you attend Berlin Intermediate or Stephen Decatur Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Berlin Intermediate
309 Franklin Ave
Berlin, MD 21811
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Stephen Decatur Middle School
9815 Seahawk Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Stephen Decatur Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 600 students in grades 5-6, Berlin Intermediate ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 670 students in grades 7-8, Stephen Decatur Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
5-6
7-8
Total Students
600 students
670 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Berlin Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stephen Decatur Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Berlin Intermediate.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stephen Decatur Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Berlin Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stephen Decatur Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Intermediate with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Worcester County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Worcester County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#397 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
#150 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Berlin Intermediate, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stephen Decatur Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in MD)(22-23 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 20% in MD)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berlin Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Worcester County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stephen Decatur Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Worcester County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in MD)
75%
(Top 10% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berlin Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Worcester County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stephen Decatur Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Worcester County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in MD)
63%
(Top 10% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berlin Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Worcester County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stephen Decatur Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Worcester County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Berlin Intermediate by grade.
This chart displays the students of Stephen Decatur Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
296
-
Grade 6 Students
304
-
Grade 7 Students
-
327
Grade 8 Students
-
343

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Berlin Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Worcester County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Stephen Decatur Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Worcester County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Berlin Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Worcester County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stephen Decatur Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Worcester County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Berlin Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Worcester County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stephen Decatur Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Worcester County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
71%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Berlin Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Worcester County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Stephen Decatur Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Worcester County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Berlin Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Worcester County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stephen Decatur Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Worcester County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Berlin Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Worcester County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stephen Decatur Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Worcester County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Berlin Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Worcester County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stephen Decatur Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Worcester County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Berlin Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Worcester County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stephen Decatur Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Worcester County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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