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#1369 of 2,466 schools in NJ
William Davies Middle School
Middle School · Hamilton Township School District · Mays Landing, NJ
A Hamilton Township School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1876 DR DENNIS FOREMAN DRIVE, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
- Math 36% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Davies Middle School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Davies Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,981
Median home value
$230,700
Median rent
$1,576/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Avenue Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 926 | Compare → |
| Fernwood Avenue Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 798 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hamilton Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,426NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Davies Middle School is listed in Hamilton Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Davies Middle School
William Davies Middle School is a public middle school in Mays Landing, NJ, part of Hamilton Township School District, serving approximately 883 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,369 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Davies Middle School
What grades does William Davies Middle School serve?
William Davies Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend William Davies Middle School?
William Davies Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 883 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Davies Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Davies Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Davies Middle School rank in NJ?
William Davies Middle School ranks #1,369 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is William Davies Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
William Davies Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at William Davies Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Davies Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William Davies Middle School a charter school?
No, William Davies Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Davies Middle School a Title I school?
No, William Davies Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Davies Middle School?
54.8% of students at William Davies Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 883
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (609) 476-6241
- Area population (ZIP 08330)
- 30,009
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08330; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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