William E. Waters Middle vs Western Branch Middle
Western Branch Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.0/10 compared to 4.8/10. Western Branch Middle is significantly larger with 903 students, about 1.6× the size of William E. Waters Middle (562). In math proficiency, Western Branch Middle leads at 83.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
William E. Waters Middle
Portsmouth, VA
4.8/10
Middle School7th – 8th
562 students
Western Branch Middle
Chesapeake, VA
7.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
903 students
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| Metric | William E. Waters Middle | Western Branch Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.6 | 6.6 |
| Growth Score | 5.3 | 7.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 57.7% |
| Environment Score | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| State Rank | #1,428 of 1,854 | #702 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 23th | 62th |
Test Scores
| Subject | William E. Waters Middle | Western Branch Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 68.0% | 83.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 68.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | William E. Waters Middle | Western Branch Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 562 | 903 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.5% | 57.7% |
| District | Portsmouth City Public Schools | Chesapeake City Public Schools |
| City | Portsmouth | Chesapeake |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Portsmouth (23701) | Chesapeake (23321) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,389 | $98,257 |
| Median Home Value | $218,900 | $352,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,313 | $1,434 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 22.5% | 39.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | 8.5% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 26 min |