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William E. Waters Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
600 Roosevelt Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701 · (757) 558-2813 · Part of Portsmouth City Public Schools
Students
549
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
City
Grades
7–8
What stands out about William E. Waters Middle
- Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 54.4%
Reading / language arts72%
State average 69.5%
Location
Directions ↗
600 Roosevelt Blvd, Portsmouth
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7249
Grade 8300
Enrollment over time
523’20
570’21
534’22
562’23
549’24
Up 5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 65%White 21%Hispanic 7%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.