William Davies Middle School

1876 DR DENNIS FOREMAN DRIVE
MAYS LANDING, NJ 08330

hamiltonschools.org/schools/william_davies_middle_school

930 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

William Davies Middle School is a public middle school located in Mays Landing, New Jersey, serving students in grades 6 through 8. It operates as part of the Hamilton Township School District and is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pre-adolescent student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, William Davies Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student involvement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students, the school strives to cultivate a positive school climate that encourages accountability, inclusivity, and academic excellence within the Hamilton Township community.

930

Total Students

80.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Davies Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	236
Black	239
Asian	50
Two or More	71

White
334 (35.9 %)
Black
239 (25.7 %)
Hispanic
236 (25.4 %)
Two or More
71 (7.6 %)
Asian
50 (5.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hamilton Township School District
Phone:	(609)476-6241
Website:	http://hamiltonschools.org/schools/william_davies_middle_school
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	930
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	472
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 306

Grade 7 284

Grade 8 309

Ungraded 31