Stephen Decatur Middle School vs. Stephen Decatur High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Stephen Decatur Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
n/a
Overview
Serving 665 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 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Serving 1,462 students in grades 9-12, Stephen Decatur High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-8
9-12
Total Students
665 students
1,462 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
84 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#153 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#412 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Graduation Rate
n/a
95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
325
-
Grade 8 Students
340
-
Grade 9 Students
-
377
Grade 10 Students
-
355
Grade 11 Students
-
359
Grade 12 Students
-
371
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
8%
9%
% White
70%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%