Excellent
#253 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 19% in state
Berlin Intermediate
Middle School · Worcester County Public Schools · Berlin, MD
A Worcester County Public Schools middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
309 Franklin Ave, Berlin, MD 21811
- Math 50% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berlin Intermediate score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Berlin Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated974/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berlin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,293
Median home value
$362,500
Median rent
$1,398/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21811; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Cedar Chapel Special SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 1–12 | Not available | 50 | Compare → |
| Pocomoke MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 4–8 | Not available | 466 | Compare → |
| Snow Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 4–8 | Not available | 403 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Worcester County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $22,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berlin Intermediate is listed in Worcester County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berlin Intermediate
Berlin Intermediate is a public middle school in Berlin, MD, part of Worcester County Public Schools, serving approximately 600 students in grades 5th-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berlin Intermediate
What grades does Berlin Intermediate serve?
Berlin Intermediate serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Berlin Intermediate?
Berlin Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Berlin Intermediate is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berlin Intermediate rank in MD?
Berlin Intermediate ranks #253 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Berlin Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Berlin Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Berlin Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berlin Intermediate has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Berlin Intermediate a charter school?
No, Berlin Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berlin Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Berlin Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (410) 632-5320
- Area population (ZIP 21811)
- 24,263
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 55.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21811; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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