Is David E Williams Middle School a good school?

Yes. David E Williams Middle School ranks in the top 6.2% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

How many students attend David E Williams Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 927 students attended David E Williams Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of David E Williams Middle School?

Students at David E Williams Middle School are 81% White, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of David E Williams Middle School attend?

Students who attend David E Williams Middle School usually go on to attend Montour High School

David E Williams Middle School

Summary:

David E Williams Middle School is a public middle school located in Coraopolis, PA, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 931 students. The school is part of the Montour School District, which is ranked 49 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

David E Williams Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania, ranking 55th out of 891 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for specific student subgroups, ranking 33rd out of 408 Pennsylvania middle schools for African American students and 23rd out of 199 schools for multi-racial students, both with 5-star ratings. Additionally, the school has maintained very low dropout rates, with a 0.0% dropout rate in the 2022-2023 school year and a 1.6% rate in the previous year, significantly lower than the state average. Despite having a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (27.39% in 2022-2023), the school has been able to maintain its high academic performance across all socioeconomic groups, ranking 41st out of 877 Pennsylvania middle schools for low-income students in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, and Provident Charter School, which struggle with lower academic performance and higher dropout rates, David E Williams Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution. This level of sustained excellence is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education for all its students, and there may be opportunities for the school to share its best practices with other schools in the region to help improve educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

60 Gawaldo Dr
Coraopolis, PA 15108

(412) 771-8802

District: Montour School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
55^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,955

Students who attend David E Williams Middle School usually attend:

High:

Montour High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 927

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.8%

African American:

7.1%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details David E Williams Middle School ranks better than 93.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.44. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.8%), African American (7.1%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at David E Williams Middle School is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare David E Williams Middle School employs 58.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at David E Williams Middle School is $17,955.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

David E Williams Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks David E Williams Middle School 55^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See David E Williams Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Montour School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Montour School District 49^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for David E Williams Middle School

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Rank History for all students at David E Williams Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2013	87.92	17^th	758	97.8%
2014	86.56	33^rd	728	95.5%
2015	88.60	58^th	835	93.1%
2016	87.35	76^th	870	91.3%
2017	90.26	52^nd	877	94.1%
2018	91.15	39^th	861	95.5%
2019	92.12	41^st	891	95.4%
2021	94.28	22^nd	797	97.2%
2022	91.05	53^rd	883	94.0%
2023	90.80	55^th	893	93.8%
2024	91.44	55^th	891	93.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at David E Williams Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.12	38^th	187	79.7%
2024	87.58	23^rd	199	88.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at David E Williams Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.78	44^th	874	95.0%
2024	90.05	41^st	877	95.3%

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Rank History for Female students at David E Williams Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	89.41	56^th	860	93.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at David E Williams Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.08	44^th	660	93.3%
2024	81.66	60^th	672	91.1%

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Rank History for Male students at David E Williams Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.17	50^th	870	94.3%

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Rank History for African American students at David E Williams Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.21	40^th	421	90.5%
2024	85.26	33^rd	408	91.9%

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Rank History for White students at David E Williams Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.17	55^th	681	91.9%
2024	87.41	54^th	673	92.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, January 9, 2020

Great school. We lived in good school districts in Maryland and the Bay Area in California, but our daughter was blossomed in the Montour School District and David E Williams MS. The classes are grouped by test scores and academic achievement, so the accelerated class is appropriately more advanced and challenging. The Gifted and Talented program is also extremely well run for high performing students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for David E Williams Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	783	47	23	8	0	15	876
2013	805	57	28	7	1	12	910
2014	776	53	23	6	1	19	878
2015	728	41	30	15	1	24	839
2016	719	44	32	13	1	32	841
2017	708	43	29	19	0	18	817
2018	717	49	22	19	0	26	833
2019	735	44	20	20	0	36	855
2020	744	56	23	27	1	51	902
2021	748	57	26	30	1	61	923
2022	767	60	32	36	2	55	952
2023	759	65	27	26	3	51	931
2024	749	66	31	22	2	57	927

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at David E Williams Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	876	62.5	14.0	18.5
2013	910	61.1	14.8	21.3
2014	878	61.2	14.3	21.3
2015	839	59.0	14.2	19.5
2016	841	58.0	14.5	23.2
2017	817	57.2	14.2	28
2018	833	55.0	15.1	29.3
2019	855	56.0	15.2	29.5
2020	902	57.0	15.8	27.8
2021	923	61.0	15.1	24.2
2022	952	60.5	15.7	25.4
2023	931	60.2	15.4	27.4
2024	927	58.7	15.7	33.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio David E Williams Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	876	62.5	14.0	18.5
2013	910	61.1	14.8	21.3
2014	878	61.2	14.3	21.3
2015	839	59.0	14.2	19.5
2016	841	58.0	14.5	23.2
2017	817	57.2	14.2	28
2018	833	55.0	15.1	29.3
2019	855	56.0	15.2	29.5
2020	902	57.0	15.8	27.8
2021	923	61.0	15.1	24.2
2022	952	60.5	15.7	25.4
2023	931	60.2	15.4	27.4
2024	927	58.7	15.7	33.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for David E Williams Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$248 (1.4%)	$17,032 (98.6%)	$17,280
2020	$182 (1.1%)	$17,025 (98.9%)	$17,206
2021	$525 (2.6%)	$19,509 (97.4%)	$20,034
2022	$704 (3.9%)	$17,251 (96.1%)	$17,955

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on David E Williams Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 41^st of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 55^th of 893 Middle schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (David E Williams Middle School)	63	72.8	9.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (David E Williams Middle School)	76.5	76.5
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (David E Williams Middle School)	67.5	59.1	8.4%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (David E Williams Middle School)	80.3	73.8	6.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (David E Williams Middle School)	69.1	56.1	13%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (David E Williams Middle School)	79.7	77.3	2.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (David E Williams Middle School)	70.4	68.2	2.2%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (David E Williams Middle School)	81.7	75	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (David E Williams Middle School)	85.1	74	11.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (David E Williams Middle School)	67.2	64.3	2.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (David E Williams Middle School)	81.7	75	6.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (David E Williams Middle School)	80.3	75.5	4.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	855	931	8.9%
African American	44	65	47.7%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	20	27	35%
Hispanic	20	26	30%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	735	759	3.3%
Two or More Races	36	51	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.5%	27.4%	2.1%

Schools Near David E Williams Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
David E Williams Middle School	Public	5-8	60 Gawaldo Dr	Coraopolis	15108	Allegheny County	Montour School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 771-8802	927	59	15.7	33.2%	749 (80.8%)	66 (7.1%)	22 (2.4%)	31 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.1%)	91.4	55^th of 891 public middle schools	93.8%		90.8	55^th of 893 public middle schools	93.8%				69.2	68.4	61.1	71.9	67.7		70.6	70.6			70.4	74.7	74.1	70.3	72.4	$17,955	$704	$17,251
Sto-Rox Upper Elementary School	Public	4-6	298 Ewing Rd	Mc Kees Rocks	15136	Allegheny County	Sto-Rox School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 771-3213	220	23	9.5	100.5%	33 (15.0%)	140 (63.6%)	9 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (17.3%)								(n/a)		1.4	1.7	3.4			2.1	23.1		23.1		4.3	13.3	13.7			10.2	$11,214	$1,433	$9,782
Avonworth Middle School	Public	7-8	256 Josephs Lane	Pittsburgh	15237	Allegheny County	Avonworth School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 366-9650	298	19	15.9	15.8%	257 (86.2%)	12 (4.0%)	7 (2.3%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	86.1	90^th of 891 public middle schools	89.9%		93.6	34^th of 893 public middle schools	96.2%	56					54.1	59.4	56.9		65.7	65.7					62.3	71.9	67.4	$16,854	$361	$16,493
Pittsburgh Classical 6-8	Public, Magnet	6-8	1463 Chartiers Ave	Pittsburgh	15220	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-3110	276	26	10.8	99.6%	71 (25.7%)	149 (54.0%)	17 (6.2%)	12 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.8%)	29.6	620^th of 891 public middle schools	30.4%		18.9	694^th of 893 public middle schools	22.3%	74				11.4	21.9	9.4	14.3		29.7	29.7				43.0	48.0	37.5	43.1	$25,715	$3,308	$22,407
North Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	55 Rochester Rd	Pittsburgh	15229	Allegheny County	North Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 318-1452	1,075	77	13.9	27.6%	912 (84.8%)	36 (3.3%)	35 (3.3%)	33 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.4%)	90.5	58^th of 891 public middle schools	93.5%		88	76^th of 893 public middle schools	91.5%	18				65.4	55.3	44.7	55.4		78.5	78.5				77.3	76.0	69.1	74.2	$16,290	$166	$16,124
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8	Public, Magnet	6-8	810 Arch Street	Pittsburgh	15212	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-4115	175	16	10.8	100.0%	17 (9.7%)	130 (74.3%)	5 (2.9%)	9 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.0%)	16.4	725^th of 891 public middle schools	18.6%		15.7	725^th of 893 public middle schools	18.8%					7.0	7.8	6.3	7.1		33.4	33.4				28.1	31.3	31.3	30.2	$25,337	$3,260	$22,078
Quaker Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	618 Harbaugh Street	Sewickley	15143	Allegheny County	Quaker Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 749-5079	433	43	10.0	21.9%	364 (84.1%)	12 (2.8%)	16 (3.7%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (7.4%)	94.8	32^nd of 891 public middle schools	96.4%		96.6	18^th of 893 public middle schools	98.0%	14				59.3	65.9	65.6	63.6		86.1	86.1				82.4	77.7	81.1	80.5	$22,858	$444	$22,414
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8	Public, Magnet	6-8	1018 Peralta St	Pittsburgh	15212	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-4190	260	19	13.5	100.0%	88 (33.8%)	107 (41.2%)	33 (12.7%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.0%)	42.7	534^th of 891 public middle schools	40.1%		37.6	573^rd of 893 public middle schools	35.8%	39				19.6	25.6	22.9	22.5		42.9	42.9				46.3	42.7	57.2	48.2	$25,783	$3,317	$22,466
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8	Public	6-8	595 Crane Avenue	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-8130	324	31	10.3	100.0%	73 (22.5%)	113 (34.9%)	57 (17.6%)	47 (14.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.2%)	14.3	745^th of 891 public middle schools	16.4%		17.4	707^th of 893 public middle schools	20.8%	38				12.7	14.0	10.1	12.1		26.1	26.1				21.7	11.5	26.1	19.6	$27,360	$3,520	$23,841
Provident Charter School	Public, Charter	2-8	1400 Troy Hill Road	Pittsburgh	15212	Allegheny County	Provident Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 709-5160	323	68	4.7	49.8%	212 (65.6%)	69 (21.4%)	11 (3.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.7%)	23.2	666^th of 891 public middle schools	25.3%		11.9	775^th of 893 public middle schools	13.2%	109	26.1	16.4	21.9	36.3	12.9	9.1	21.0	62.7	39.4	55.0	19.1	23.5	24.1	27.3	9.7	21.2	21.6	$27,786	$3,515	$24,272

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