Overview
William E. Waters Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Portsmouth, Virginia. The school enrolls 562 students. It is part of the Portsmouth City Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
101% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictPortsmouth City Public Schools
County51740
CityPortsmouth
ZIP23701
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510300001265
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment562
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %101%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)