Very Good
#704 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 25% in state
David E Williams MS
Middle School · Montour Sd · Coraopolis, PA
A Montour Sd middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
60 Gawaldo Dr, Coraopolis, PA 15108
- Math 68% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at David E Williams MS score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where David E Williams MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coraopolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,703
Median home value
$255,200
Median rent
$1,161/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montour Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
David E Williams MS is listed in Montour SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About David E Williams MS
David E Williams MS is a public middle school in Coraopolis, PA, part of Montour Sd, serving approximately 927 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #704 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David E Williams MS
What grades does David E Williams MS serve?
David E Williams MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend David E Williams MS?
David E Williams MS has an enrollment of approximately 927 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David E Williams MS?
The student-teacher ratio at David E Williams MS is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does David E Williams MS rank in PA?
David E Williams MS ranks #704 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is David E Williams MS's MySchoolScout rating?
David E Williams MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 David E Williams MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, David E Williams MS has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is David E Williams MS a charter school?
No, David E Williams MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is David E Williams MS a Title I school?
No, David E Williams MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David E Williams MS?
33.2% of students at David E Williams MS 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 927
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (412) 771-8802
- Area population (ZIP 15108)
- 42,782
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 15108; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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