Very Good
#46 of 219 schools in DE
Top 21% in state
Waters (alfred G.) Middle School
Middle School · Appoquinimink School District · Middletown, DE
An Appoquinimink School District middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1235 Cedar Lane Road, Middletown, DE 19709
- Math 58% vs DE 31% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waters (alfred G.) Middle School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 63% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Waters (alfred G.) Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,672/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Middletown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,971
Median home value
$444,900
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19709; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding (louis L.) Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Meredith (everett) Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 927 | Compare → |
| Aquinas AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Cantwells Bridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 854 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Appoquinimink School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #4 of 20
- District spending per student
- $17,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waters (alfred G.) Middle School is listed in Appoquinimink School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waters (alfred G.) Middle School
Waters (alfred G.) Middle School is a public middle school in Middletown, DE, part of Appoquinimink School District, serving approximately 903 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waters (alfred G.) Middle School
What grades does Waters (alfred G.) Middle School serve?
Waters (alfred G.) Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Waters (alfred G.) Middle School?
Waters (alfred G.) Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 903 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waters (alfred G.) Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waters (alfred G.) Middle School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waters (alfred G.) Middle School rank in DE?
Waters (alfred G.) Middle School ranks #46 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Waters (alfred G.) Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waters (alfred G.) Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Waters (alfred G.) Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waters (alfred G.) Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Waters (alfred G.) Middle School a charter school?
No, Waters (alfred G.) Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waters (alfred G.) Middle School a Title I school?
No, Waters (alfred G.) Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 903
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (302) 449-3490
- Area population (ZIP 19709)
- 50,542
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19709; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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