David E Williams Upper Middle School serves 450 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 83% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 88% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
450 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)83%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)88%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
7%
14%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Montour School District
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?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend David E Williams Upper Middle School?
450 students attend David E Williams Upper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of David E Williams Upper Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% 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 Upper Middle School?
David E Williams Upper Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does David E Williams Upper Middle School offer ?
David E Williams Upper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is David E Williams Upper Middle School part of?
David E Williams Upper Middle School is part of Montour School District.
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