Serving 930 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 930 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Davies Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William Davies Middle School's student population of 930 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
930 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Davies Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Davies Middle School is 0.74, 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
#1929 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
25%
33%
Black
26%
15%
White
36%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 #1929 out of 2,201 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
930 students attend William Davies Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of William Davies Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Davies Middle School?
William Davies Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than 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
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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