William Davies Middle School

1876 DR DENNIS FOREMAN DRIVE
MAYS LANDING, NJ 08330

hamiltonschools.org/schools/william_davies_middle_school

943 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.

943

Total Students

85.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Davies Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	275
Black	240
Asian	38
Two or More	70
Pacific Islander	3

White
317 (33.6%)
Hispanic
275 (29.2%)
Black
240 (25.5%)
Two or More
70 (7.4%)
Asian
38 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

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:	943
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Grade 6 297

Grade 7 294

Grade 8 315