- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
William Davies Middle School shrank from 930 students in 2022-23 to 883 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 80.3 → 82.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 340651006029 · Mays Landing, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
943 enr · 11.8:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: George L. Hess Educational Complex (1,315 students)
William Davies Middle School shrank from 930 students in 2022-23 to 883 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 80.3 → 82.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
William Davies Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George L. Hess
George L. Hess Educational Complex
1,315 students
- This school
William Davies Middle School
943 students
- Joseph C Shane
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School
602 students
What this shows William Davies Middle School reports 943 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Davies Middle School compares
William Davies Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,147
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Hamilton Township School District reports $21,147 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~943 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 930 (2022-23) → 883 (2023-24), down 47.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.