WAMS students receive local and National Awards in Robotics, Math Counts, National Latin Exam, National Spanish Exam, National French Exam, and National Debate Association, as well as, successful sports programs winning area titles.
| White | 70% |
| Black | 7% |
| Asian | 11% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| American Indian or Native Alaskan | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Multiracial | 6% |
| Female | 47.1% |
| Male | 52.9% |
| Economically disadvantaged students | 11% |
| Students with disabilities | 20% |
| English learners | 0% |
| Homeless students | 1% |
| Students in foster care | 0% |
| Military-connected students | 1% |
| Migrant students | 0% |
| Grade | Percent of total students | Students |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 50% | 318 |
| 8th Grade | 50% | 321 |
| Incidents per year | |
|---|---|
| Violence | 6 |
| Weapons | 0 |
| Vandalism | 0 |
| Substances | 0 |
| Harassment, intimidation, and bullying | 8 |
| Total incidents | 14 |
| Days absent | Percent of students |
|---|---|
| 0 days | 9% |
| 1 to 5 days | 48% |
| 6 to 10 days | 24% |
| 11 to 15 days | 14% |
| Over 15 days | 5% |
| English | 90.8% |
| Other | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 2.0% |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
Learn more about William Allen Middle School.
The mission of William Allen Middle School is to educate and inspire our diverse population of early adolescents to realize their unique individual potentials, to internalize responsibility, to value themselves and others, and to become life-long learners and productive citizens.
We offer 3 levels of Advanced Mathmatics, as well as, Honors Language Arts, Honors Fine and Performing Arts, and full year on-level and Honors World Language. WAMS meets students needs with resource and support classes. WAMS students experience STEAM classes.
Baseball (Boys), Basketball (Boys & Girls), Field Hockey (Girls), Lacrosse (Girls), Soccer (Boys & Girls), Softball (Girls), Track and Field - Spring (Boys & Girls), Wrestling (Boys)
We offer many opportunities for student involvement: Robotics, Math Counts, History Club, OASIS, Homework Club, Anime Club, Drama Club, Science Fair, Spanish and Italian Club, WAMS News Magazine, Design to Publish, Photo to Print, Yearbook Club, History, and Junior Model UN.
WAMS offers ESSA (Title 1 Tutoring) and 10th period for students to receive extra help from their teachers.
We believe it is imperative to expand our knowledge & skills necessary to implement the best educational practices. The strengthening of our practices is by way of professional development based on district goals: Culture of innovation to facilitate authentic growth & development of engaged, learners; Targeted instruction & interventions tailored to learners' needs; Promote self-awareness, responsibility & mindfulness to provide the foundation for competent local and global citizenship.
We offer a complete range of special education programs in the least restrictive environment for students who have been determined to be eligible for special education and related services. A full continuum of program options are available and include supported general education classes, resource center replacement, support classes and self-contained classes. The vast majority of classified students are served in general education classes with support or minimal pull-out.
Throughout the year, WAMS students are involved in Social/Emotional Learning activities through Quaker Times, Anti-Bullying Presentations, Social Media Awareness speakers, and positive reinforcement campaigns through the guidance office, such as Teaming Up Against Bullying.
We have an active Home and School committee that meets monthly with the building principal. The principal organizes Parent Round-table Discussions to allow for feedback from the community about programs and activities. Our OASIS club is involved in community service projects and outreach programs. Student council is involved in raising and donating money for selected charities.
This year, with support of the Moorestown Education Foundation, WAMS created an Innovation Lab and District Professional Development Space where learning for both students and teachers can readily occur with collaboration and critical thinking.
WAMS is an innovative school where students are challenged to succeed as problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and cooperative learners. Our program is created to reach the whole child for all children. While at WAMS, children are exposed to the NJSLS, 21st Century Skills, and a full slate of Fine, Performing, and Visual Arts courses that thoroughly enrich their learning experience. Our schedule and program of studies provides students with new learning opportunities through the structure they crave in order to build confidence in a secure environment. Our approach places students on a team of core teachers and special needs teachers. Each team has an even balance of mixed genders, academic levels, and learning styles. The teachers meet as department and cross-curricular teams to ensure curricular alignment and cross-curricular engagement. The teams discuss ways to assist struggling students both academically and personally. They meet with the parents and student where all members of the team are part of assisting the family. Each student will be placed in courses that expose them to STEM, Humanities, and Visual and Performing Arts. These courses offer the students 45 days of reinforcing curriculum, and introducing them to new curriculum. All courses must possess the following qualities: NJSLS Alignment; 21st Century Skills; Enrich Core Curriculum; Alignment to High School. These courses are intended to reach the whole child through multiple approaches. Along with our regular day, students are encouraged to seek assistance from their teachers during our âÂÂ10th periodâ between 2:30 and 3:00 PM. Homework Club meets Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:35-3:15 PM all year long for students to stop in anytime they need extra assistance. WAMS offers a variety of after-school clubs, athletics and musical opportunities. Information related to these activities will be advertised in the summer prior to the start of school.
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