Serving 943 students in grades 6-8, William Davies Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Davies Middle School serves the entire district of Mays Landing, NJ, covering approximately 112.9 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Davies Middle School's student population of 943 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
943 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Davies Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Davies Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1896 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
29%
35%
Black
26%
14%
White
34%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Davies Middle School's ranking?
William Davies Middle School is ranked #1896 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are William Davies Middle School often compared to?
William Davies Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Galloway Township Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend William Davies Middle School?
943 students attend William Davies Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of William Davies Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Davies Middle School?
William Davies Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does William Davies Middle School offer ?
William Davies Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Davies Middle School part of?
William Davies Middle School is part of Hamilton Township School District.
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