David E Williams Lower Middle School serves 455 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
455 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)77%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend David E Williams Lower Middle School?
455 students attend David E Williams Lower Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of David E Williams Lower Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David E Williams Lower Middle School?
David E Williams Lower Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does David E Williams Lower Middle School offer ?
David E Williams Lower Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is David E Williams Lower Middle School part of?
David E Williams Lower Middle School is part of Montour School District.
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