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Boyce Middle School vs. David E Williams Middle School

Should you attend Boyce Middle School or David E Williams 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
Boyce Middle School
1500 Boyce Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
David E Williams Middle School
60 Gawaldo Dr
Coraopolis, PA 15108
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Boyce Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

David E Williams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 619 students in grades 5-6, Boyce Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 927 students in grades 5-8, David E Williams Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-6
5-8
Total Students
619 students
927 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Boyce Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at David E Williams Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boyce Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at David E Williams Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Boyce Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at David E Williams Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Boyce Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Upper St. Clair School District and the state of Pennsylvania, 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 David E Williams Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montour School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#106 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
#573 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Boyce Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of David E Williams Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
84%
(Top 10% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 30% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boyce Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Upper St. Clair School District and Pennsylvania 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 David E Williams Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montour School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in PA)
74%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boyce Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Upper St. Clair School District and Pennsylvania 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 David E Williams Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montour School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
68%
(Top 50% in PA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at David E Williams Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montour School District and Pennsylvania 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 Boyce Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of David E Williams Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
300
230
Grade 6 Students
319
231
Grade 7 Students
-
232
Grade 8 Students
-
234

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Boyce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Upper St. Clair School District and in Pennsylvania, 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 David E Williams Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montour School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Boyce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Upper St. Clair School District and in Pennsylvania, 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 David E Williams Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montour School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Boyce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Upper St. Clair School District and in Pennsylvania, 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 David E Williams Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montour School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Boyce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Upper St. Clair School District and in Pennsylvania, 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 David E Williams Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montour School District and in Pennsylvania, 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
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Boyce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Upper St. Clair School District and in Pennsylvania, 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 David E Williams Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montour School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Boyce Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Upper St. Clair School District and Pennsylvania, 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 David E Williams Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montour School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Boyce Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Upper St. Clair School District and Pennsylvania, 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 David E Williams Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montour School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Boyce Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Upper St. Clair School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at David E Williams Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montour School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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