Enrollment
943
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mays Landing, NJ
William Davies Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William Davies Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340651006029
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Davies Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Mays Landing · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William Davies Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Davies Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Mays Landing, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340651006029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Davies Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Davies Middle School
William Davies Middle School is a large middle school in Mays Landing, New Jersey, enrolling 943 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 943 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #156, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 233 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 943 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hamilton Township School District also operates George L. Hess Educational Complex (1,315 students) and Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School (602 students) alongside William Davies Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Davies Middle School compares
William Davies Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▲ 47% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 943 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
943
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
African American 25.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, William Davies Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Township School District, which includes William Davies Middle School.
$20,835
Per student
-17%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 57.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How William Davies Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George L. Hess Educational Complex | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Davies Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~943 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William Davies Middle School
How many students attend William Davies Middle School?
William Davies Middle School has 943 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mays Landing, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Davies Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Davies Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Davies Middle School?
43.4% of students at William Davies Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Davies Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William Davies Middle School is White at 33.6% of enrollment, in Mays Landing, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Davies Middle School?
William Davies Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Davies Middle School rank among public schools in Mays Landing?
By Resource Investment Index, William Davies Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Mays Landing, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mays Landing on the city page.
Is William Davies Middle School a good school?
William Davies Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hamilton Township School District?
Besides William Davies Middle School, Hamilton Township School District also operates George L. Hess Educational Complex (1,315 students) and Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School (602 students). See the Hamilton Township School District district page for the complete list.
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