William Davies Middle School
Tel:
(609)476-6241
- William Davies Middle School serves 1,063 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 55%.
Top Placements
William Davies Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- William Davies Middle School's student population of 1,063 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,063 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 89 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William Davies Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William Davies Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1312 out of 2,236 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 27% |
| Black | 29% | 16% |
| White | 45% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hamilton Township School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William Davies Middle School is Oakcrest High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is George L. Hess Educational Complex (1.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mays Landing Oakcrest High School Grades: 9-12 | 988 students
0.3 miles
1824 Dr Dennis Foreman Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609)909-2600 0.3 9-12 988 - Mays Landing Atlantic County Institute Of Technology Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 1495 students
1.1 miles
5080 Atlantic Avenue
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609)625-2249 1.1 9-12 1495 - Mays Landing George L. Hess Educational Complex Grades: 2-5 | 1464 students
1.6 miles
700 Babcock Road
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609)476-6101 1.6 2-5 1464 - Mays Landing Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools Special Education School
Grades: PK-8 | 200 students
1.7 miles
4805 Nawakwa Boulevard
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609)909-9147 1.7 PK-8 200 - Mays Landing Atlantic County High School Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 172 students
1.8 miles
4805 Nawakwa Boulevard
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609)625-5663 1.8 9-12 172
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