Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 08330 zip code - William Davies Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Hamilton Township School District. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked 577 out of 748 middle schools in New Jersey, indicating it is underperforming compared to other schools in the state.
William Davies Middle School struggles academically, with student performance on standardized tests consistently below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 37.9% to 47.8%, compared to the state average of 56.1% to 57.1%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 17.6% to 23.7%, compared to the state average of 20.7% to 39.8%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which may contribute to the academic challenges.
Despite the low academic performance, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.7, which could be an asset if utilized effectively to support student learning. However, the school serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, with 54.81% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the academic and attendance issues at William Davies Middle School will be crucial to improving student outcomes and the school's overall performance.
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