Wm. E. Waters Middle School

Wm. E. Waters Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
600 Roosevelt Blvd,  Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth City Public Schools
3.5
2.5
560 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Eric M Fischer
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
262:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.1%
Female
42.9%
Black
70.6%
White
21.9%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
4.0 Middle School Student
11/17/2020
Its a pretty good school ,but I was doing way better in elementary school, but that is probably becauase I am honors, and it is harder than you think, but overall pretty good school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/23/2024
The school is a great place. My child transferred in from another district and felt comfortable in the school. I was initially reluctant, but my feelings changed once my child was at the school.
1.0 student
2/2/2024
I do not recommend this school to anyone who gets their feelings hurt easily. the majority of the students at this school talk about sexual topics, say profanity extremely often, and the teachers here are no better. Sure there are some teachers here that are pure gold and the staff are better behave...
5.0 parent
10/5/2020
Good School...I appreciate their positive affirmation during this overwhelming time and challenges that 2020 has impacted with virtual zooming!
4.0 parent
6/12/2018
It's one of the best middle schools in Portsmouth

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