Stephen Decatur Middle School
Stephen Decatur Middle School
About This School
Public School | Grades 7-8 | Worcester County Public Schools
Stephen Decatur Middle School is located in Berlin, MD and is one of 4 middle schools in Worcester County Public Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 614 students in grades 7-8.
Stephen Decatur Middle School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Stephen Decatur Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Stephen Decatur Middle School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Stephen Decatur Middle School's students and teachers. more
Stephen Decatur Middle School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Stephen Decatur Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Stephen Decatur Middle School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Stephen Decatur Middle School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Preparatory School 2.4 miles | n/a | |
| Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School 3.6 miles | n/a | |
| Southern Delaware School of the Arts 8.7 miles |  |
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| Selbyville Middle School 9.4 miles |  |
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| Pittsville Elementary & Middle School 13.1 miles |  |
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There is clearly a lack of communication between school and parents. My second son is currently attending this school. My first son also attended this school. With both children there is very little communication with families.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 614
48%
52%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Stephen Decatur Middle School had 34% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Maryland had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
76%
Black
13%
Hispanic
5%
Two or More Races
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Worcester County Public Schools District Spending
$15,812Per Pupil
The Worcester County Public Schools spends $15,812 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Worcester County Public Schools District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Stephen Decatur Middle School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MSA
What is it?
The Maryland State Assessments (MSA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of basic, proficient, or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the HSA
What is it?
The Maryland High School Assessment program (HSA) includes annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
High School students are assessed upon completion of courses in English 2, Algebra, Biology, and Government.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a scaled score for each test. Passing scores for the HSA are 412 for Algebra, 400 for Biology, 394 for Government and 396 for English 2. The percentage of students to score at or above the proficient level are shown here. Starting with the class of 2009, students must pass all tests to graduate.
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TestRating
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Maryland, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Maryland School Assessment (MSA) Results and High School Assessment (HSA) Results for all subjects tested.
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