William E. Waters Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · Portsmouth City Public Schools
#282 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#4508 of 15,369 nationally
About William E. Waters Middle
William E. Waters Middle is a public middle located in Portsmouth, in the Portsmouth City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 549 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 282nd of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 549.
There are 22 schools in Portsmouth; William E. Waters Middle ranks 3rd of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for William E. Waters Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William E. Waters Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lakeview Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
439 students · 1.4 km away
Camelot Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students · 1.9 km away
Victory Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
586 students · 2.4 km away
G.A. Treakle Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students · 2.6 km away
Manor High
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,149 students · 3.0 km away
Douglass Park Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
510 students · 3.1 km away
Hodges Manor Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
466 students · 3.3 km away
Cradock Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
616 students · 3.3 km away
Simonsdale Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
613 students · 3.8 km away
Cradock Middle
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 7–8
516 students · 3.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is William E. Waters Middle a good school?
William E. Waters Middle has a Success Index (US) of 64.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #282 of 340 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does William E. Waters Middle rank in Virginia?
William E. Waters Middle ranks #282 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #4508 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William E. Waters Middle?
William E. Waters Middle had 549 students in 2025.
Is William E. Waters Middle a elementary school or a high school?
William E. Waters Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William E. Waters Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William E. Waters Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.