William E. Waters Middle

549 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

William E. Waters Middle School, located at 600 Roosevelt Blvd in Portsmouth, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Portsmouth Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of William E. Waters, a significant figure in local education history, and operates with a mission to provide a supportive environment that fosters academic growth, personal development, and preparation for high school success for students in the surrounding community.

The school generally serves students in grades 6 through 8, offering a curriculum that aligns with Virginia state standards while integrating extracurricular activities to encourage student engagement. As part of a district-focused community, the school emphasizes the importance of building positive relationships between staff, students, and families, aiming to bridge educational gaps and provide the resources necessary for middle-schoolers to navigate the transition into their teenage years successfully.

549

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William E. Waters Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	39
Black	358
Asian	2
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
358 (65.2%)
White
113 (20.6%)
Hispanic
39 (7.1%)
Two or More
34 (6.2%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portsmouth City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)558-2813
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	543
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 249

Grade 8 300