Serving 903 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 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School's student population of 903 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
903 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
23%
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
18%
31%
White
49%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
903 students attend Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School?
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School part of?
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School is part of Appoquinimink School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
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)
First day of school: Grade 1-9; KN-last name A-L
September 02, 2025 (Tuesday)
First day of school: Grade 10-12; KN-last name M-Z
September 03, 2025 (Wednesday)
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