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Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School

1235 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 911 students in grades 6-8, Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 911 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 10% in DE
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 29% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School's student population of 911 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
911 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#18 out of 201 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
51%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School's ranking?
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School is ranked #18 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School often compared to?
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redding (Louis L.) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School?
911 students attend Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School?
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School offer ?
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School part of?
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School is part of Appoquinimink School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Date
Schools closed / offices open
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Schools / offices closed - Spring Break
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Schools closed / offices open
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
Last day Grade K-11
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
Schools closed / offices open
August 29, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 911 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 29% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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