Stephen Decatur Middle School

You will not find more caring teachers, staff and parent community at any other school. It is a diverse title 1 school located in a thriving creative community. The administration is top notch. The teachers are well educated above their pay levels and some hold doctorate degrees, including in the administration. We moved to Berlin so that our children would benefit from a Buckingham education. They learn valuable life skills, learning how to interact with others who are not exactly like them as well as academics.

I have multiple children at this school. It utilizes a traditional education emphasizing the 3 Rs; this school is for a certain type of student and will not fit all comers. They are about two grade levels ahead of the local public schools with some students advanced beyond this for reading and math. We switched from another local private school and have been thrilled. Many students come from over an hour away to attend.My only complaint is the homework burden is higher than I think is necessary.